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What do you notice when acetic acid reacts with(a) litmus (b) metals |
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Answer» (a) When acetic acid reacts with litmus it turns blue litmus red. (b) When acetic acid reacts with metals hydrogen is evolved. 2CH3COOH + Zn → (CH3COO)2Zn + H2 (c) When acetic acid reacts with alkalies it forms salt CH3COOH + NaOH →CH3COONa + H2O (d) Acetic acid reacts with alcohols forming esters CH3COOH + C2H5OH + H2SO4 → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O |
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