. An organic compound having molecular formula C2H4O2 produces brisk effervescence with sodium hydrogencarbonate. Write the name and structural formula of the compound. Identify the functional group in the compound. and
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C2H4O2 can be written as CH3COOH, which is the molecular formula of acetic acid. Acetic acid contains a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH). Show more…
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