Chemistry
JAMB 2002
The intermediate product formed when ethanol is progressively oxidized to ethanoic acid with potassium heptaoxodichromate (IV) is
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A.
butanal
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B.
ethanal
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C.
methanal
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D.
propanal
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The complete oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid is a stepwise process that involves the following steps:
- Ethanol is oxidized to ethanal
- Water adds an oxygen atom to ethanal
- Ethanoic acid is formed.
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