Chemical formula of vinegar

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

The Chemical formula of vinegar is CH3COOH.

Characteristics of vinegar

CharacteristicDescription
Chemical FormulaCH3COOH
Chemical NameAcetic Acid
AppearanceClear liquid
ColorColorless to pale yellow
OdorPungent, sour
TasteSour
pH~2.4 (acidic)
Density1.01 g/cm³
Boiling Point118-119 °C
Freezing Point~16.5 °C
Solubility in WaterMiscible
UsesCooking, food preservation, cleaning, disinfecting, pickling, and more

Reaction of vinegar with Alkali Metal

Alkali MetalReaction
Lithium (Li)2CH3COOH + 2Li → 2CH3COOLi + H2↑
Sodium (Na)2CH3COOH + 2Na → 2CH3COONa + H2↑
Potassium (K)2CH3COOH + 2K → 2CH3COOK + H2↑
Rubidium (Rb)2CH3COOH + 2Rb → 2CH3COORb + H2↑
Cesium (Cs)2CH3COOH + 2Cs → 2CH3COOCs + H2↑
Francium (Fr)2CH3COOH + 2Fr → 2CH3COOFr + H2↑

 

Reaction of vinegar with Alkaline Earth Metal

Alkaline Earth MetalReaction
Beryllium (Be)2CH3COOH + Be → (CH3COO)2Be + H2↑
Magnesium (Mg)CH3COOH + Mg → CH3COOMg + H2↑
Calcium (Ca)CH3COOH + Ca → CH3COOCa + H2↑
Strontium (Sr)CH3COOH + Sr → CH3COOSr + H2↑
Barium (Ba)CH3COOH + Ba → CH3COOBa + H2↑
Radium (Ra)CH3COOH + Ra → CH3COORa + H2↑

Reaction of vinegar with Transition Metal

Transition MetalReaction
Iron (Fe)CH3COOH + Fe → CH3COOFe + H2↑
Zinc (Zn)CH3COOH + Zn → CH3COOZn + H2↑
Aluminum (Al)CH3COOH + Al → CH3COOAl + H2↑
Chromium (Cr)No reaction observed
Copper (Cu)No reaction observed
Nickel (Ni)No reaction observed

Reaction of vinegar with Post-Transition Metal

Post-Transition MetalReactionDescription
Aluminum (Al)CH3COOH + Al → CH3COOAl + H2↑Reaction produces hydrogen gas and aluminum acetate, but is not as vigorous as with alkali or alkaline earth metals.
Zinc (Zn)CH3COOH + Zn → CH3COOZn + H2↑Reaction produces hydrogen gas and zinc acetate, but is not as vigorous as with alkali or alkaline earth metals.
Tin (Sn)CH3COOH + Sn → CH3COOSn + H2↑Reaction produces hydrogen gas and tin acetate, but is slower than with alkali or alkaline earth metals.
Lead (Pb)CH3COOH + Pb → CH3COOPb + H2↑Reaction produces hydrogen gas and lead acetate, but is slower than with alkali or alkaline earth metals.
Bismuth (Bi)CH3COOH + Bi → CH3COOBi + H2↑Reaction produces hydrogen gas and bismuth acetate, but is slower than with alkali or alkaline earth metals.

 

Reaction of vinegar with Nonmetal

NonmetalReactionProduct Name
Carbon (C)CH3COOH + C → CO2↑ + H2OCarbon dioxide
Sulfur (S)CH3COOH + S → H2S↑ + CO2↑Hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen (N)No reaction observed–
Oxygen (O)No reaction observed–
Chlorine (Cl)CH3COOH + Cl2 → 2HCl↑ + CO2↑Hydrogen chloride and carbon dioxide
Bromine (Br)CH3COOH + Br2 → 2HBr↑ + CO2↑Hydrogen bromide and carbon dioxide
Iodine (I)CH3COOH + I2 → 2HI↑ + CO2↑Hydrogen iodide and carbon dioxide

 

Reaction of vinegar with Metalloid

MetalloidReactionProduct Name
Boron (B)CH3COOH + B → H3BO3↑ + H2↑Boric acid and hydrogen gas
Silicon (Si)CH3COOH + Si → SiO2 + CH4↑Silicon dioxide and methane gas
Germanium (Ge)CH3COOH + Ge → GeO2 + CH4↑Germanium dioxide and methane gas
Arsenic (As)CH3COOH + As → As2O3 + CH4↑Arsenic trioxide and methane gas
Antimony (Sb)CH3COOH + Sb → Sb2O3 + CH4↑Antimony trioxide and methane gas
Tellurium (Te)CH3COOH + Te → TeO2 + CH4↑Tellurium dioxide and methane gas

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