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Is it true that ethanoic acid reacts with bases like sodium hydroxide to give salt and water? 

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a

True

b

False

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is true.

Ethanoic acid is acidic in nature and belongs to the carboxylic acid family. It is also known as acetic acid. Ethanoic acid reacts with bases like sodium hydroxide to give sodium acetate also known as salt and water. 

NaOH + CH3COOHCH3COONa+H2O

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