Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040032

Which compound is produced when methanol is oxidized?

1

Ethanol

2

Methanal

3

Ethanoyl chloride

4

Methanoic acid

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Methanal

Solution:

Methanol is oxidized to methanal (formaldehyde) when it undergoes oxidation. Other options do not accurately represent the product of methanol oxidation.

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