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What is glacial acetic acid ? Why is it so named ?

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Completely pure `(100%)` acetic acid is known as glacial acetic acid. The melting point of anhydrous acid is `17(@)C`. It is a solid below this temperature and has an icy look. It therefore, looks like a glacial.
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