Question

Alcohols on oxidation gives acids .Justify your statement with the help of an example

Answer 1

Alcohols on oxidation gives Aldehydes and further oxidation of aldehydes gives an alcohol.

• When alcohols are reacted with mild oxidizing agent like MnO₂ (Manganese dioxide) it converted into aldehydes.
• When alcohols are reacted with strong oxidizing agents like KMnO₄ (Potassium permanganate) they converted into carboxylic acids.
• Refer to the attached reactions for more details.