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प्रश्न
Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in case of its reactions with a base/alkali?
उत्तर
When acetic acid reacts with metal, hydrogen gas is evolved (with active metals like Zn and Mg).
2CH3COOH + Zn → (CH3COO)2Zn + H2
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(A) A white precipitate settling at its bottom
(B) A clear colourless solution
(C) A layer of water over the layer of acetic acid
(D) A layer of acetic acid over the layer of water
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