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an alcohol on vigorous oxidation is found to give ethanoic acid and propanoic acid the alcohol maybe
1) 1-pentanol
2) 2-pentanol
3) 1-butanol
4) 2-butanol

please please explain reason for answer.

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Answered by hotelcalifornia

Explanation:

‎C5H12O is the molecular formula of 2- Pentanol which is an organic chemical compound.
It is a secondary alcohol that is produced by hydration of pentene.
It is a colourless liquid.
It has a strong odour.
It is soluble in both water and alcohol.
Oxidation is the process of gaining oxygen molecule or losing electrons.
On vigorous oxidation process, a cleavage occurs in the C-C bond of 2 -Pentanol.

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