Carboxylic Acids Question 25

Question: Glacial acetic is obtained by

[KCET 2002]

Options:

A) Distilling vinegar

B) Crystallizing separating and melting acetic acid

C) Treating vinegar with dehydrating agent

D) Chemically separating acetic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Acetic acid freezes at $ 16.6{}^\circ C $ while water freezes at $ 0{}^\circ C $ . So glacial acetic acid is obtained by crystallizing, separating and melting acetic acid.