Question

Vinegar is dilute aqeous solution of :

• A. Ethanoic acid
• B. Benzoic acid
• C. Citric acid
• D. Oxalic acid

Hint:

The word vinegar comes from French "vin aigre" meaning sour wine, which is formed when ethanol in wine oxidizes to ethanoic acid.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Vinegar is a common household item used for cooking and preservation.
Chemically, it consists of a dilute solution of acetic acid in water (typically 5-8%).
The IUPAC name for acetic acid is Ethanoic acid.