Question

find X and Y for the following reaction ch3cho to ch3coohhow ethanol becomes ethanoic acid ​

Answer 1

Answer:

ch3cho can be converted into ch3cooh by the use of mild oxidants like tollen's reagent, PCC, etc.

ethanol can be converted into ethanoic acid by the use of strong oxidants like KMnO4, K2Cr2O7, etc..