What is the formula for acetic acid?

Answer by  vishnusayyanattu (12)

Acetic acid or ethanoic acid has the formula CH3COOH .It contains 2 atoms of carbon 4 atoms of Hydrogen and 2 atoms of Oxygen .it is also called Acetyl hydroxide and Hydrogen acetate . It is one of the simplest carboxylic acid

Answer by  BethBirder (232)

Acetic acid is CH3COOH, and is also known as "ethanoic acid." In our kitchens, we know it as vinegar! As acids go, it's weak, but when concentrated, it can be very corrosive. In a water-free form, it's called Glacial acetic acid. Acetic acid is used in cleaning, manufacturing, and a lovely vinaigrette!

Answer by  charm (38)

The formula for acetic acid is: H ! h - c - c = o ! ! h o - h