Vinegar is actually a dilute solution of acetic acid, CH3CO2H. The density of shoprite brand vinegar is 2.05g/cm^3 and contains 1.6% Acetic Acid by mass. What is the mole fraction of CH3CO2H in the solution?

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Vinegar is actually a dilute solution of acetic acid, CH3CO2H. The density of shoprite brand vinegar is 2.05g/cm^3 and contains 1.6% Acetic Acid by mass. What is the mole fraction of CH3CO2H in the solution?

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