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Ethanoic acid is a member of a group of [[Organic compound|organic compounds called]] [[Carboxylic acid|carboxylic acids]]. It's chemical formula is CH<sub>3</sub>COOH and it is commonly known as | Ethanoic acid is a member of a group of [[Organic compound|organic compounds called]] [[Carboxylic acid|carboxylic acids]]. It's chemical formula is CH<sub>3</sub>COOH and it is commonly known as acetic acid. All [[Carboxylic acid|carboxylic acids]] have a functional COOH group which allows them to interact with other substances<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_aqa/alcohols_carboxylic_acids_esters/carboxylic_acids/revision/1/</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_aqa/alcohols_carboxylic_acids_esters/carboxylic_acids/revision/1/</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:18, 5 December 2018
Ethanoic acid is a member of a group of organic compounds called carboxylic acids. It's chemical formula is CH3COOH and it is commonly known as acetic acid. All carboxylic acids have a functional COOH group which allows them to interact with other substances[1][2].