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(i) What is vinegar ? Give its uses. (...

(i) What is vinegar ? Give its uses.
(ii) Why does carbon form compounds having low melting and boiling points ?

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(i) 5 to 8% solution of acetic acid in water is called Vinegar. It is used as a preservative in pickles.
(ii) Carbon compounds have low melting and boiling point because force of attraction between carbon compound are not very strong.
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