The common name of ethanoic acid, a dilute solution of which is called vinegar, is:
Alactic acid
Bacetic acid
Cformic acid
Dcitric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. acetic acid
Ethanoic acid is commonly called acetic acid; 5–8% solution is vinegar.
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