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P-1 Carbon Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Carbon Compounds2 Marks
Question
State the properties of ethanoic acid.
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Answer

  1. Ethanoic acid is a colourless liquid with boiling point 118 °C and melting point 17 °C. It has a pungent odour.
  2. Its aqueous solution is acidic and turns blue litmus red.
  3. A 5-8% aqueous solution of acetic acid is used as vinegar.
  4. It is a weak acid.

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