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of acetic acid by using the following substances in the correct order:
dry `C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5),I_(2),Mg,` red P, `CH_(3)OH,CO_(2),` dilute HCl.

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To prepare acetic acid (CH₃COOH) using the given substances, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Preparation of Grignard Reagent - **React dry C₂H₅OC₂H₅ (diethyl ether)** with **Mg** (magnesium) in dry conditions to form the Grignard reagent. **Reaction:** \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OC}_2\text{H}_5 + \text{Mg} \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{MgBr} \text{ (Grignard reagent)} ...
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