Answer: The correct option is 1 mole of acetic acid was required for 2 moles of sodium bicarbonate
Explanation:
We are given:
Average number of drops of sodium bicarbonate = 142
The chemical equation for the reaction of sodium bicarbonate and acetic acid in vinegar follows:
[tex]NaHCO_3+CH_3COOH\rightarrow CH_3COONa+H_2CO_3[/tex]
From the stoichiometry of the reaction:
1 mole of sodium carbonate reacts with 1 mole of acetic acid in vinegar.
Hence, the correct option is 1 mole of acetic acid was required for 2 moles of sodium bicarbonate