Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040025
What type of reaction converts ethanol to ethanoic acid?
1
Reduction
2
Oxidation
3
Hydrolysis
4
Substitution
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Oxidation
Solution:
Ethanol is oxidized to ethanoic acid by losing electrons, thus it is an oxidation reaction. Other options do not represent the correct process.
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