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Acetic acid itself is the chemical name. Its Formula is CH3COOH. It is a weak acid.

When it is undiluted, it is known as Glacial Acetic Acid. An 8% watery solution of it

in the kitchen is called "Vinegar", and an even weaker solution of it in the photo-

darkroom is called "stop bath".

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What is the chemical formula and IUPAC name of acetic acid?

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What is the technical name for acetic acid?

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What is the formal name for vinegar?

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No such molecule as ' HCH3COOH '. If you means ' CH3-COOH ; Note there no prefix 'H'. Then CH3-COOH is Ethanoic (Acetic) Acid as found in Vinegar.


What is another word for ethanoic acid?

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What type of acid is vineger?

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Is acetic acid anything like acetic acid?

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What is the difference between acetic acid and ethanoic acid?

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