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Bot GPT 3.5 1. Acetic acid is a weak organic acid with a chemical formula CH3COOH.
2. It is soluble in water and other polar solvents.
3. Acetic acid can undergo reactions such as esterification, halogenation, oxidation, and decarboxylation.
4. It is a reducing agent and can react with metals to form salts.
5. Acetic acid has a pungent odor and can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
6. It has a boiling point of around 118 degrees Celsius and a melting point of around 16 degrees Celsius.
7. Acetic acid can act as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, such as the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
8. It can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules due to its polar nature.