Question

Match the formula for the following compound: acetic acid HC 2H 3O 2 C 2H 3O 2 H 2C 2H 3O 2 HA

Answer 1

CH3COOH or C2H3O2H

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

CH3COOH or C2H3O2H

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula of acetic acid:

CH3COOH

Formation of acetic acid:

It is produce by the carbonylation of methanol. Carbon monoxide and methanol react to form acetic acid.

chemical equation:

CH3OH + CO → CH3COOH

This process complete in three steps:

CH3OH +H1 → CH3I + H2O

CH3I + CO → CH3COI

CH3CO1 + H2O → CH3COOH + HI

Physical properties of acetic acid:

1. It is colorless liquid.
2. It has pungent odor.
3. Its molar mass is 60.052 g/mol
4. Its density is 1.05 g/ml.
5. Its boiling and melting points are 118°C and 16.6°C respectively.

Uses of acetic acid:

1. It has antiseptic properties and used in medicine.
2. It is also used in medicine for ear which is used for bacterial infection.
3. It is also used in the pickling of vegetables and vinegar.
4. It is also used in making ink, dyes and perfumes.