Question

What is Oxidation reaction? Write the reaction of conversion of alcohol into

carboxylic acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

Primary alcohols and aldehydes are normally oxidized to carboxylic acids using potassium dichromate(VI) solution in the presence of dilute sulfuric acid. During the reaction, the potassium dichromate(VI) solution turns from orange to green.

Answer 2

Answer:

Addition of oxygen or electronegative element to a substance or removal of hydrogen or electropositive element from a substance is called oxidation reaction .

Reaction of conversion of Alcohol into Carboxylic Acid :-

RCH2OH + [O] ------------- RC=O + H2O

- H