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Two organic acids have the molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)` and `C_(2)H_(2)O_(4)`. Write the structural formula for the acids. What will the equivalent weights of the acids?

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Structural formula of the acid having molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)O` is `CH_(3)COOH`. Being a monobasic acid, its equivalent weight is equal to its molecular weight, i.e., 60.
Structural formula of `C_(2)H_(2)O_(4)` is
Being a dicarboxylic acid, its equivalent weight is one half of its molecular weight, i.e. , 90/2 or 45.
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