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Chemistry Question on uses of carboxylic acids

Vinegar is:

A

HCHOHCHO

B

HCOOHHCOOH

C

CH3CHOC{{H}_{3}}CHO

D

CH3COOHC{{H}_{3}}COOH

Answer

CH3COOHC{{H}_{3}}COOH

Explanation

Solution

79%7-9\% dilute solution of acetic acid is known as vinegar. Vinegar can be obtained by the fermentation of ethyl alcohol in the presence of enzyme acetobactor.