Question 546 of 785 in Organic Chemistry

Drawing and naming the carboxylic acids

1 mark · Easy

Name the carboxylic acid that is the main acidic component in vinegar.

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ethanoic acid

Also accept: acetic acid

Common mistakes: methanoic acid; propanoic acid

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B1 · 1 mark · Award 1 mark for correctly naming ethanoic acid (accept acetic acid).

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The main component of vinegar is ethanoic acid (also known as acetic acid).

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