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Question
Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in case of its reactions with a base/alkali?
Solution
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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