Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040013
Which carbon compound can be oxidized to form a carboxylic acid?
1
Ethanol
2
Ethylene
3
Hexane
4
Benzene
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Ethanol
Solution:
Ethanol (C2H5OH) can be oxidized to acetic acid (ethanoic acid) in the presence of an oxidizing agent. Ethylene and benzene do not undergo this transformation.
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