Acetic Acid Production Methods Quiz

By oxidizing ethyl alcohol with K2Cr2O7 and dilute H2SO4.

Ethanenitrile on hydrolysis with dilute HCl yields acetic acid through acetamide.

Acetic acid is used as a coagulant for latex in rubber industry, and in the manufacture of plastics (polyvinyl acetate), rayon (cellulose acetate), and silk.

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<p>Potassium dichromate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By treating alkyl halide with alcoholic potassium cyanide</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amino acids can act as both acids and bases. The amino group (-NH2) can accept a proton (H+) while the carboxyl group (-COOH) can donate a proton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid. The formula of a dipeptide is H2N-CHR-COOH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zwitter ions are molecules that have both positive and negative charges but are overall neutral. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are made up of peptides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acetic acid is manufactured via the methanol carbonylation process. Glacial acetic acid refers to pure, concentrated acetic acid that solidifies at low temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers