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Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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carboxylic test involving the Reaction with neutral Ferric chloridewhere the neutral ferric chloride was added with acetic acid and ammonium hydroxide

hint: acetic acid forms a red violet colored solution

follow up question:

(a) give an inference to why does acetic acid subjected to a neutral ferric chloride produces a red color.

(b) if you replace acetic acid with tartaric acid what would be the color produced and support your answer why

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