student is studying the properties of acetic acid in his school laboratory.

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student is studying the properties of acetic acid in his school laboratory. List two physical and two chemical properties which he must observe and note in his record book.


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Physical Properties :

(i) Smell like vinegar

(ii) Colourless liquid.

Chemical Properties :

(i) Turns blue litmus red

(ii) Gives brisk effervescence with sodium carbonate

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