What is the difference between Ethanol & Ethanoic

1.	What is the difference between Ethanol & Ethanoic
Answer» \tEthanolEthanoic acidAt room temperature, Ethanol is always a liquid, and it has a melting point of 156K and a boiling point of 351 K.Ethanoic acid is also referred to as glacial acetic acid because its melting point is 16oC. It often freezes in the winter season when the climate is cold.Ethanol has a pleasant odourEthanoic acid has a vinegar-like smell.Ethanol does not react with carbonates or hydrogen carbonate. CH3CH2OH + Na2CO3→ No reactionEthanoic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate as shown in the reaction below CH3COOH + NaHCO3\xa0→ CH3COONa + H2O + CO2\t

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