Give any two uses of ethanoic acid. - Vidyadip

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Give any two uses of ethanoic acid.

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Dilute ethanoic acid (in the form of vinegar) is used as a food preservative in the preparation of pickles and sauces.
It is used in the manufacture of acetone and esters used in perfumes.

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