Answer to Question #291507 in Inorganic Chemistry for Sitaram

Question

What is acetic acid.

Answer 1

Acetic acid, systematically named ethanoic acid, is an acidic, colourless liquid and organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃COOH. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water and other trace elements.