Question

Conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid can be carried out by treating ethanol
with
1) acetic acid
2)
acidic KMnO
3) sodium carbonate
4) chlorine in sunlight​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid can be carried out by treating ethanol

with acidic KMnO4.

This is an oxidation reaction where 2 hydrogen atoms are replaced by one oxygen atom.

KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent which helps to provide an oxygen atom needed to form ethanoic acid.