An organic a with molecular formula c2h6o on oxidation gives an acid with the same no. Of carbon atoms as in the molecule a compound a is often used for sterilization of skin by doctors name the compound a and b and also give equation involved in it
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The compound a is ethanol and compound b is carboxylic acid.
a= CH3-CH2-OH
b=CH3-COOH
CH3-CH2-OH------->CH3-COOH (using alkaline KMnO4+heat)
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