Imagine a world without the tangy taste of vinegar on your salad. At the heart of these favorites is a fascinating relationship between alcohol and carboxylic acids. These two compounds work together impacting everything from food to medicine. For example, when acetic acid (found in vinegar) mixes with ethanol (in alcoholic drinks), it creates ethyl acetate, often used in nail polish remover. This simple reaction shows how these compounds influence our everyday lives, making their study interesting and important!
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9 окт 2024
