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Q: How do you convert methanoic acid to ethanoic acid?
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How to convert methanoic acid to ethanoic acid?

you can't, it's impossible.


Is a weak acid hydrochloric acid nitric acid ethanoic acid or sulfuric acid?

Strong (mineral) acids are ; Hydrochloric Acid Sulphuric Acid Nitric Acid Weak (carboxylic) acids are Ethanoic Acid Methanoic Acid Propnoic Acid .


Acetic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid?

No, Acetic acid (ethanoic acid, CH3COOH) is the second simplest. Methanoic acid (formic acid) is the simplest with the formula HCOOH.


Is a fatty acid inorganic?

NO!!!! 'Fatty Acid' is the archaic name for carboxylic acids. e.g. Formic Acid now Methanoic acid, and Acetic Acid now Ethanoic acid.


What are the different names of corrosive acids?

All concentrated acids are corrosive. Examples include:Hydrochloric acid (HCl)Nitric acid (HNO3)Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)Formic/Methanoic acid (HCOOH)Acetic/Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)Boric acidCarbonic acid


Is ethanoic acid an alkali?

No ethanoic acid is an acid.


Example of carboxylic acid?

methanoic acid,ethanoic acid,butanoic acid,etc.....any cmpd containing acid group.i.e.,-COOH belong to carboxylic acids


What is chemical formula of methanoic acid?

methanoic acid = HCOOH sodium hydroxide = NaOH The equation for the reaction is as follows: methanoic acid + sodium hydroxide -> sodium methanoate + water HCOOH + NaOH -> NaCOOH + H2O


Which is weaker hydrobromic acid or ethanoic acid?

HBr is a strong acid. Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is a weak acid. So ethanoic acid is weaker.


Where can you find methanoic acid?

Methanoic acid is also called formic acid. It's most commonly found in insect venom.


Is ethanoic acid found in stores?

Ethanoic acid is vinegar.


How do you convert but-2-ene to ethanoic acid?

Oxidation with acidic KMnO4 or Ozonolysis followed by oxidation