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Carboxilic acids Flashcards

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Describe the chemical oxidation of ethanol to form ethanoic acid.

  • What chemicals are used?
  • What is observed?
A 
Potassium dichromate(VI)
Dilute sulfuric acid

Colour change:
Orange -> Green

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ethanoic acid + sodium ->

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sodium ethanoate + hydrogen

acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen

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ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate ->

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sodium ethanoate + carbon dioxide + water

acid + metal carbonate -> salt + carbon dioxide + water

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State a common use of ethanoic acid.

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Vinegar is an aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid.

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