Chemistry, asked by premilapokar26, 5 months ago

Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction? Write the equation.`

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Answered by Rajani17

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A molecule of ethanol contains six hydrogen atoms while that of ethanoic acid contains four hydrogen atoms since oxidation involves removal of hydrogen, therefore conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is an oxidation reaction

Answered by pranavjayanp5okh5

Answer:A molecule of ethanol contains six hydrogen atoms while that of ethanoic acid contains four hydrogen atoms since oxidation involves removal of hydrogen, therefore conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is an oxidation reaction.

CH 3CH 2OH+KMnO 4(Alkaline)→CH 3COOH

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