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What is the total number of carbon atoms in a molecule of ethanoic acid?

(1) 1 (3) 3
(2) 2 (4) 4

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There are 2 carbon atoms in ethanoic acid. Other name of such substance is acetic acid. It is a colorless liquid carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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