Question

why is the conversion of Ethanol to ethanoic acid an Oxidation reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is an oxidation reaction because oxygen is added to ethanol to convert it to ethanoic acid. ... KMnO4/acidified K2Cr2O7 add oxygen to ethanol hence they are called oxidising agent. Q9. A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• this reaction involves adding nascent oxygen
• oxidation means adding of oxygen and removal of hydrogen

2(CH3CH2OH) + O2 [in presence of alkaline KMnO4 (OR) acidifiedK2Cr2O7] -----> 2(CH3COOH)