Question

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

Answer 1

oxidation of alcohol leads to formation of aldehyde which on oxidation forms carboxylic acid!
oxidising agents are potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate.

Answer 2

Hello dear,

● 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

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