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Preparation of Carboxylic Acids

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Look at the picture and identify what happens. Support your answer with equations.
How is B formed from A?

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Carboxylic acids are prepared by oxidation of Alcohols using acidic, alkaline or neutral potassium permanganate or potassium dichromate and chromium trioxide in acidic media.

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