Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019129
Which alcohol is oxidized to form a carboxylic acid?
1
Methanol
2
Ethanol
3
Propanol
4
Butanol
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Ethanol
Solution:
Ethanol (C2H5OH) is commonly oxidized to form acetic acid (ethanoic acid), which is a carboxylic acid. The other alcohols can also be oxidized but do not lead directly to the formation of a carboxylic acid in standard conditions.
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