Chemistry

Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in each case for its reaction with

(a) a metal

(b) a base/alkali

(c) a carbonate

(d) a bicarbonate

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(a) a metal

2CH3COOH + Zn ⟶ (CH3COO)2Zn + H2

(b) a base/alkali

CH3COOH + NaOH ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O

(c) a carbonate

2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 ⟶ 2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2

(d) a bicarbonate

CH3COOH + NaHCO3 ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O + CO2

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