Question

Which of the following is/are true regarding Ethanoic acid?

• A. Common name is Acetic acid
• B. 5-8$\%$ aqueous solution of Ethanoic acid is called Vinegar
• C. It is also known as glacial acetic acid
• D. It is stronger acid than HCl

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Common name is Acetic acid
B 5-8$\%$ aqueous solution of Ethanoic acid is called Vinegar
C It is also known as glacial acetic acid

The common name of Ethanoic acid is Acetic acid. It is also known as glacial acetic acid because it freezes during winter due to low melting point(290 K).
5-8 $\%$ aqueous solution of Ethanoic acid is called vinegar which is widely used as a preservative.
Carboxylic acids are weaker acids compared to hydrochloric acid.