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Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Acetic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH₃COOH. It's a weak acid that gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Direction of Reversible Reactions

Unit 7

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