Carboxylic Acids Question 165

Question: Vinegar is

[CPMT 1997]

Options:

A) $ HCHO $

B) $ HCOOH $

C) $ CH_3CHO $

D) $ CH_3COOH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Vinegar is the diluted solution of acetic acid $ (CH_3COOH). $ It is formed by the fermentation of ethyl alcohol in the presence of enzyme acetobacter.