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The chemical formula for Acetic acid is ________.

RPF Constable, 18-Jan-19 S-1 2019
✓ Answer: B CH3COOH
The chemical formula for Acetic acid is CH3COOH. It is one of the most well-known and widely used carboxylic acids. Acetic acid consists of two carbon atoms, four hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. It is responsible for vinegar's sour taste and pungent smell. In pure, undiluted form, acetic acid is known as glacial acetic acid.
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