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 1. $H_2SO_4$ conc. , warm  | 
Reaction with dry acetate: $H_2SO_4+CH_3COO^-$ $\rightarrow$ $CH_3COOH+HSO_4^-$ - vinegar-like odour  | 
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 2. $H_2SO_4$ conc./ethanol heated  | 
Reaction with dry acetate: $CH_3CH_2OH+CH_3COOH$ $\rightarrow$ $CH_3COOCH_2CH_3+H_2O$ - fruity odor of ethyl acetate  | 
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 3. $Ag^+$ (Silver nitrate)  | 
With a relatively concentrated acetate solution : - White precipitate  | 
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 4. $As_2O_3$  | 
Heat strongly in dry state! - Repulsive odour of cacodyl oxide $[(CH_3)_2As]_2O$ (toxic!)  |