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How does ethanoic acid react with carbonates andhydrogencarbonates?

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Carbonates are salt of carbonic acid possessing carbonate ion, CO2−3. On the other hand Hydrogen carbonates are formed when CO2 reacts with water.

Ethanoic acid reacts with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates leading to the production of salt, carbon dioxide and water. The salt produced is commonly known as sodium acetate.



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