Question

Describe two examples of different oxidation of ethanol. Name the products obtained in each case.

Answer 1

Explanation:

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● Answer -

Ethanol can be oxidized to

1) acetaldehyde by CrOe/pyridine

2) acetic acid by alk.KMnO4

● Reactions -

1) Ethanol to acetaldehyde -

Ethanol when treated with weak oxidizing reagents like CrO3/pyridine will give acetaldehyde.

CH3CH2OH + [O] --> CH3CHO + H2O

2) Ethanol to acetic acid -

Ethanol when treated with strong oxidizing reagents like alk.KMnO4 will give acetic acid.

CH3CH2OH + 2[O] --> CH3COOH + H2O