Acetic acid, and organic compound, has the following structural formula. What is the chemical formula for acetic acid
A. CHO
B.C2H402
C. C2OH
D. C2O2H

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Answer:

The correct answer is the option: B.C2H402

Explanation:

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Acetic acid is made up of two carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms and four hydrogen atoms.

It has the ending that indicates that it is an acid -COOH and it is also called ethanoic acid, so it has CH3- ahead of it.

We conclude that the formula for acetic acid is: CH₃COOH.

Of the options given, the correct answer is the option: B.C2H402

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The chemical formula of acetic acid is [tex]C_2H_4O_2[/tex]

Acetic acid

Acetic acid is an organic acid with a functional group known as the carboxylic group.

It is also known as ethanoic acid commonly referred to as vinegar.

The functional group of carboxylic acid is represented by -COOH.

Thus, ethanoic acid refers to methyl + carboxylic group

Ethanoic = [tex]CH_3[/tex] + [tex]COOH[/tex] =  [tex]C_2H_4O_2[/tex] or [tex]CH_3COOH[/tex]

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