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acetic acid has fewer H3O+ ions and hence it is weak acid . so it does not turn blue litmus to red .

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What is the colour of glacial acetic acid?

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Why is pure acetic acid called glacial acetic acid?

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What is vinegar from?

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Why does glacial acetic acid freeze at 16.7c?

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