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Answer : 4. "Hermann Kolbe"
In 1845, which German chemist published a method for the synthesis of acetic acid, a natural product containing two carbon atoms?
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In 1845, which German chemist published a method for the synthesis of acetic acid, a natural product containing two carbon atoms?
- 1Friedrich Wohlerfalse
- 2Marcellin Berthelotfalse
- 3Joseph Gay-Lussacfalse
- 4Hermann Kolbetrue
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Answer : 4. "Hermann Kolbe"
Explanation :
1. In 1845, the German chemist who published a method for the synthesis of 'acetic acid', a natural product containing two carbon atoms, was Hermann Kolbe.
2. He created carbon disulfide with chlorine, and the end result was carbon tetrachloride.