Question

    Which of the following reactions represents the correct

    conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid?
    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ethanol is oxidized to ethanoic acid in the presence of oxidizing agents like acidified potassium dichromate (K ₂ Cr ₂ O ₇ ). Two oxygen atoms are required for the complete oxidation from alcohol → acid.

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