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Glacial acetic acid at low temperature is a:

Correct answer: B. Ice like solid

  • A. Semi solid
  • B. Ice like solid
  • C. Viscous liquid
  • D. Dilute liquids

Explanation

The term "glacial" in glacial acetic acid refers to the icy appearance of the solidified acetic acid.It is a liquid at relatively higher temperatures. At low temperatures below its freezing point, it is an icy solid.Glacial acetic acid refers to pure acetic acid that is in a solid state at low temperatures. Typically, acetic acid is a liquid, but when it is cooled below its freezing point of 16.7°C (62°F), it solidifies and forms a colorless crystalline substance. The pure acid freezes to an ice like solid at 17°C. Therefore, it is also called glacial acetic acid.

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