Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019177
What type of reaction occurs when ethanol is converted to ethanoic acid?
1
Reduction
2
Oxidation
3
Substitution
4
Dehydration
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Oxidation
Solution:
The conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is an oxidation reaction because oxygen is added or hydrogen is removed, increasing the oxidation state of the compound.
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