Ethanol can be converted to ethanoic acid by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ethanol can be converted to ethanoic acid by:
A. Dehydration
B. Oxidation
C. Fermentation
D. Hydrogenation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Oxidation of ethanol with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ or KMnO₄ produces ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH). Dehydration gives ethene; hydrogenation adds H₂; fermentation produces ethanol from sugars.

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