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How is glacial acetic acid different from acetic acid provided to you in laboratory? Write its one characteristic which resembles its name.

The water content present in acetic acid provided in the laboratory is higher than that of glacial acetic acid.


Pure ethanoic acid is often called glacial acetic acid because it freezes to form ice-like crystals when kept in cold surroundings (the melting point is 290K).


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