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Question
Consider the following organic compound:
CH3OH, C2H5OH, CH3COCH3, CH3COOH, C2H5COOH, C4H9COOC2H5, CH4, C2H6, CH3CHO, HCHO
Out of these compound:
Which compound is a constituent of vinegar?(e) Which compound is a constituent of vinegar?
Solution
CH3COOH (ethanoic acid) is a constituent of vinegar.
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