Acetaldehyde when oxidized with acidified potassium dichromate, forms :

ester

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ethanol

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acetic acid

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C acetic acid
Aldehyde when undergoes oxidation reaction in presence of acidified potassium dichromate or alkaline potassium permanganate forms carboxylic acid as a product.

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