is HC2H3O2 an acidic ionic or a covalent bond?

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Problem 10.26EP: The formula for tartaric acid is preferably written as H2C4H4O6 rather than as C4H6O6. Explain why.
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 is HC2H3O2 an acidic ionic or a covalent bond? 

 

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HC2H3O2 this is a chemical formula of acetic acid (CH3COOH).It has one double bond between Carbon and oxygen atom ,all other bonds are single bonds.

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