To neutralize a vinegar solution could you use phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid?

Answer 1

Neither acid, because of the common ion effect.

By adding H2SO4 and/or H3PO4 to CH3COOH )Vinegar) you are just increasing the 'H^(+)' ions; the common ion.

To neutralise vinegar sol'n use sodium carbonate (Soda Crystals/Washing Soda).

Remember Acids react with Carbonates to form the salt , water, and carbon dioxide.

Here is the BALANCED reaction eq'n

2CH3COOH + Ns2CO3 = 2[CH3COO=Na+] + H2O + CO2

Here is the UNbalamced reaction between vinegar and sulphuric acid

H2SO4 + CH3COOH = = 3H^(+) + SO4^)2-) + CH3COO^- No neutral salt or water. )FOES NOT WORK) .

Answer 2

Yes, both phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid can be used to neutralize a vinegar solution as they are strong acids. However, it is important to handle them with care and ensure proper dilution to avoid any unwanted reactions or hazards.

Answer 3

No, it is impossible to neutralize vinegar (ie. acetic acid in it) by ANY kind of other acid.

To neutralise one should use the opposite of an acid: alkaline solution