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Conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is a/an:


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Decomposition reaction

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Oxidation reaction

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Reduction reaction

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Substitution reaction

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Solution

The correct option is B

Oxidation reaction


Conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is a/an oxidation reaction. A CH2OH group is converted into a COOH group.


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