TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Identify the incorrect statement regarding acetic acid.
- A Acetic acid is obtained when calcium acetate is distilled in the presence of calcium formate.
- B Acetic acid is used in curing meat and fish.
- C Anydrous acetic acid is known as glacial acetic acid because, it forms ice like solid below \(16.6^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
- D The catalyst used in the conversion of acetic acid to trichloroacetic acid is red phosphorus.
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Correct Answer
(A) Acetic acid is obtained when calcium acetate is distilled in the presence of calcium formate.
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Detailed explanation
Statement I is incorrect, whereas all other statements are correct. Corrected statements is as follows, When calcium acetate is distilled in the presence of calcium formate, acetaldehyde is formed.
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