Write the chemical formula of acetic acid.(b) Write any one use of vinegar.

Q.2 (B)(iii) (a) Write the chemical formula of acetic acid.
(b) Write any one use of vinegar.

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Answer: (a) CH₃COOH; (b) vinegar is used to preserve pickles and food.

(a) Acetic acid is CH₃COOH (ethanoic acid); its structural formula is CH₃–COOH.

(b) Vinegar is a 4–8% solution of acetic acid in water. It is used as a preservative for pickles, sauces and other food, and as a flavouring agent and household cleaning agent.

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