Drawing and naming the carboxylic acids

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Which of the following gives the main component of vinegar?

Amethanoic acidBpropanoic acidCethanoic acidDbutanoic acid

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Correct option: ethanoic acid

Common mistakes: Selecting propanoic acid

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A1 · 1 mark · Selects 'ethanoic acid'

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The main component of vinegar is ethanoic acid.

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