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What are examples of chemical compunds used in common household?

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Acetic acid, CH3COOH, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic acid which gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell
Acetone is the organic compound with the formula OC(CH3)2. This colorless, mobile, flammable liquid is the simplest example of the ketones
Table salt : Sodium Chloride NaCl

Water: H2O

Hydrogen peroxide HO

Baking Soda: Sodium bicarbonate: NaHCO3

Propane: C3H8 (propane Gas is used in grills and for heating)

Polypropylene: (C3H6)x common plastic used in bottles, bags, housewares

Sugar, Sucrose table sugar: C12H22O11

Alcohol (ethanol) CH3CH2OH, C2H5OH

Glass: Silicon Dioxide SiO2

Ammonia: NH3
Drain cleaner - Sodium Hydroxide - NaOH
Mouthwash - Ethanol/Ethyl Alcohol - EtOH or CH3CH2OH
Glass cleaner/Rubbing alcohol - Isopropanol/Isopropyl Alcohol -
iPrOH or (CH3)2CHOH

Ammonia - NH3
Bleach - Sodium Hypochlorite - NaOCl
Table Salt - Sodium Chloride - NaCl
Sugar - Sucrose, C6H12O6-C6H12O6
Vinegar - Acetic Acid - AcOH or CH3(C=O)OH or CH3COOH
Baking Soda - Sodium Bicarbonate - NaHCO3

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