3 CH3COOH + 2 NaOH → 2 NaOHC3 + 6 H2O
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): CH3COOH is an acid, NaOH is a base.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 CII + 6 e- → 3 C0 (reduction)
3 C-II - 6 e- → 3 C0 (oxidation)
CH3COOH is an oxidizing agent, CH3COOH is a reducing agent (synproportionation (comproportionation)).
Reactants:
- CH3COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
- Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH
- Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
- NaOH
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