Question

Which compound is formed when acetic acid reacts with ammonium hydroxide? Also, write the equation.

Answer 1

Acetic acid:

1. Acetic acid, also known as Ethanoic acid has the chemical formula $C{H}_{3}COOH$.
2. Ammonium hydroxide has the chemical formula $N{H}_{4}OH$.

Reaction:

1. When the acid-Acetic acid reacts with the base-Ammonium hydroxide, it forms a salt named Ammonium acetate $\left(C{H}_{3}COON{H}_4\right)$ and water.
2. The reaction is given below:

$C{H}_{3}COOH\left(l\right)+N{H}_{4}OH\left(l\right)\to C{H}_{3}COON{H}_4\left(s\right)+H_{2}O\left(l\right)$

Ammonium acetate is formed when acetic acid reacts with ammonium hydroxide.

$C{H}_{3}COOH\left(l\right)+N{H}_{4}OH\left(l\right)\to C{H}_{3}COON{H}_4\left(s\right)+H_{2}O\left(l\right)$