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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