Class 10 / Chemistry / Chemistry of Carbon Compounds / Some Important Carbon Compounds

Ethanol and its Properties

Introduction Many carbon compounds are invaluable to us. But here we shall study the properties of two commercially important compounds – ethanol and ethanoic acid.   Properties

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Class 10 / Chemistry / Chemistry of Carbon Compounds / Some Important Carbon Compounds

Ethanoic Acid

Ethanoic acid   Ethanoic acid is commonly called acetic acid and belongs to a group of acids called carboxylic acids. 5-8% solution of acetic acid in water is called vinegar and is used wid

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Class 10 / Chemistry / Chemistry of Carbon Compounds / Some Important Carbon Compounds

Reactions of Ethanoic Acid

Reactions of ethanoic acid:   Esterification reaction:   Activity 4.8   Take 1 mL ethanol (absolute alcohol) and 1 mL glacial acetic acid along with a few drops of con

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