How
ethanal be converted into ethanie
acid
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: 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:
Oxidation of Ethanol :
Explanation:
Potassium dichromate solution is acidified with dilute sulphuric acid to oxidise ethanol acid . .... The ethanol will first oxidise into acetaldehyde , which can be identified by it's sweet smell . This reaction will also produce water .
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