Question

Name the following:
(i) Oxidizing agent used to convert ethanol to acetic acid.
(ii) Catalyst used in the esterification reaction.
(iii) A toxic alcohol.
(iv) 100% ethanol.

Answer 1

(i) Oxidizing agents used to convert ethanol to acetic acid are potassium permanganate or potassium dichromate, in the presence of acid.
(ii) The catalyst used in the esterification reaction is concentrated sulphuric acid.
(iii) Methanol is a toxic alcohol.
(iv) 100% ethanol is called absolute ethanol.