Write properties of ethanoic acid.
Properties of ethanoic acid are:
(1) Ethanoic acid is a colourless, liquid containing sour smell and is soluble in water. Its boiling point is 391 K.
(2) Ethanoic acid reacts with metals like sodium and magnesium and forms metal ethanoate (acetate) salt and dihydrogen gas. It is a weak acid.
2CH3COOH + 2Na 
2CH3COONa + H2
(3) Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in presence of concentrated sulphuric acid and forms ethyl ethanoate (ethyl acetate).
CH3COOH + C2H5OH
CH3COOC2H5 + H2
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