A compound X has all of the properties below. It is a liquid at 25 °C it mixes completely with water it reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide. What could X be?
Correct answer: A. Ethanoic acid
- A. Ethanoic acid
- B. Ethene
- C. Ethanol
- D. Ethyl ethanoate
Explanation
The compound that matches all of the properties you have listed is ethanoic acid. Ethanoic acid is a liquid at 25°C, it mixes completely with water, and it reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide. It is also known as acetic acid, and it is the main component of vinegar. and Capable of H-bonding and has acidic properties
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