Question

Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
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Answer 1

because there is addition of oxygen...hope it helps...

Answer 2

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CH3CH2OH + (Alkaline KMnO4) → CH3COOH

Since, in this reaction one oxygen is added to ethanol, hence it is an oxidation reaction.

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