Chemistry Question?

Taking CH3COOH

Is it
A) an acid
B) a base
C) both

Taking C2H5OH

Is it
A) an acid
B) a base
C) both

Answer:
CH3COOH is a carboxylic acid (acetic acid), so therefore it is an acid
C2H5OH is an alcohol (ethanol) and can behave as an acid or a base, depending on what solution they are placed in
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