Question

Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanole acid an oddation reaction?
and ethyne is burnt for welding. Can you tell why​

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

Answer:

It is considered as an oxidation reaction because 2 molecules of oxygen are added to ethanoic acid by the oxidizing agent potassium permangate!!

Explanation:

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.