What is the chemical formula of acetic acid?

CH3OH

CH3COOH

C2H5OH

HCOOH

Answer and Solution

B. CH3COOH

The chemical formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH, which consists of two carbon atoms, four hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms.

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