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What do you observe when acetic acid is added to

(a) sodium bicarbonate

(b) ethyl alcohol in the presence of sulphuric acid.

(c) neutral FeCl3 solution?

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(a) Carbon dioxide is produced when acetic acid is added to sodium bicarbonate.

(b) When warmed with ethyl alcohol in the presence of sulphuric acid, a pleasant fruity smell of ethyl acetate is produced.

(c) On adding acetic acid to neutral FeCl3 solution, wine red colour is produced.

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