Acetate (CH3COO-)

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AIM: – To identify the given inorganic compound for its acidic and basic radical.

APPARATUS:- Chemical Reagent, Test Tube, Test Tube holder, Spatula

PROCEDURE:-

Preliminary Test:-

Experiment Observation Inference
Added dilute sulphuric acid to given salt. No effect. Carbonate, sulphide , sulphite, nitrate absent.
Added concentrated sulphuric acid to given salt. Vinegar like smell. Acetate may be present.

Confirmatory Test:-

Experiment Observation Inference
Added ethanol to the salt, then added drops of concentrated sulphuric acid. Evolution of fruity smell. Acetate confirmed.

Chemical Equations:-

Ionic equation:-

CH3COOH- + H2SO–> HSO4– + CH3COOH

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