Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004351
When ethanol is oxidized, which compound is produced?
1
Methanol
2
Ethanol
3
Acetic acid
4
Ethylene
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Acetic acid
Solution:
Upon oxidation, ethanol (C2H5OH) forms acetic acid (ethanoic acid, CH3COOH). The other options are either alcohols or unrelated compounds.
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