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No. Acetic acid (the 'active' ingredient in vinegar) is structurally, physically and chemically very different to vitamin C (an isomer of ascorbic acid).

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Why is acetic acid added for the titration of vitamin C?

Acetic acid is added to the titration of vitamin C to create an acidic environment, which helps to prevent the oxidation of vitamin C during the titration process. This ensures that the vitamin C being titrated remains stable and accurate results can be obtained.


Why is acetic acid needed for the titration of vitamin C?

Acetic acid is needed in the titration of vitamin C to create an acidic environment that stabilizes the ascorbic acid molecule, preventing oxidation. This ensures accurate results during the titration process by maintaining the stability of the vitamin C solution.


What is the common name and chemical formula for ascorbic acid?

Vinegar is dilute acetic acid. CH3COOH is its chemical formula. Acetic acid is sometimes called ethanoic acid. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on acetic acid.


What is the acid in vitamin c?

L-ascorbic acid


Is vitamin C the same as sugar?

Vitamin C is absorbed by the body as well as sugar, however vitamin C is an acid (ascoribic acid) where as sugar is a carbohydrate. More simply, a glucose. So no, vitamin C is nothing like sugar at all.


What is acetic acid melting point?

The acetic acid melting point is approx. 17 oC.


Ascorbic acid is also known as what vitamin?

Ascorbic acid is vitamin C.


Is acetic acid stronger than ascorbic acid?

Oh, dude, it's like comparing apples to oranges... well, maybe in this case, it's more like comparing vinegar to vitamin C. Acetic acid is stronger in terms of acidity compared to ascorbic acid. So, yeah, if you're looking for the acid heavyweight champ, acetic acid takes the title.


What is acetic acids molecular name?

Acetic Acid is the archaic name for 'Ethanoic Acid. 1 x C = Formic Acid ' Methanoic Acid 3 x C = propanoic acis 4 x C = butanoic acid 5 x C = Valeric Acid ( Pentanoic acid ./


Vinegar is also known as?

Acetic acid is most commonly known as vinegar.


What are 4 common acids?

Baking Soda -APEX:)


What is the density of acetic acid?

The density of acetic acid is approximately 1.049 g/mL at 20°C.