Science, asked by jain2844, 5 months ago

Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Can you tell why
a mixture of ethyne and air is not used?​

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Answered by kourgurpreet2611
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Explanation:

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.

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