Question

How is propanal converted into propanoic acid

Answer 1

Propanal can be converted into propanoic acid by oxidation of propanal in the presence of strong oxidising agent such as KMno4.

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Answer 2

alcohols are converted to carboxylic acid by oxidation.

CH3-CH2-CH2-OH ------------------------ CH3-CH2-C (double bond O) - OH

arrow represents reaction withAlkaline potassium permanganate or acidified potassium dichromate.

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