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Is ethanol acid an organic acid?

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Ethanoic acid(acetic acid) present in vinegar. It is a weak acid. The 2nd member of alkanoic acid(carboxylic acid).

It turns moist blue litmus paper into red.

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If you mean ethanoic acid then yes.

Ethanol is organic but it is generally not considered an acid.

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What is the IUPAC name of the organic acid produced by oxidation of ethanol?

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Is vodka an acid or a base?

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