Question

explain the method of converting ethanol into ethanoic acid with the help of chemical equation​

Answer 1

Answer:

To convert ethanol (aka ethyl alcohol) to ethanoic/acetic acid, you need to use a suitable oxidising agent - an acidic solution of potassium permanganate would be one such way to do this. The alcohol is first converted into ethanal (acetaldehyde) and then to the corresponding carboxylic acid

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Answer 2

The method of converting ethanol into ethanoic acid with the help of chemical equation is given below :

Explanation:

Ethanol

It is a member of alcohol .

Its molecular formula is C₂H₅OH

Ethanoic acid

It is a member of carboxylic acid .

Its molecular formula is CH₃COOH

Ethanol can be converted into ethanoic acid by carrying out complete oxidation of ethanol .

Oxidation

It is the controlled reaction with oxygen .

In case of alcohols it is of two types :

• Partial oxidation
• Complete oxidation

Complete oxidation

A reaction of ethanol with oxygen in presence of strong oxidising agent alakaline potassium permagnate or potassium dichromate to form ethanoic acid .

C₂H₅OH +O₂------------> CH₃COOH

                (alkaline KMnO₄)