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Standard XII

Chemistry

Oxidation of Alkyl Side Chain

Oxidation pro...

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Oxidation product of X with molecular formula $C_{2} H_{4} O$ is Y with molecular formula $C_{2} H_{4} O_{2}$ .The compound Y is :

acetic acid

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The correct option is A acetic acid
A
X:- Ethanal
Y:- Ethanoic acid

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Oxidation product of X with molecular formula C2H4O is Y with molecular formula C2H4O2.The compound Y is :

The correct option is A acetic acidAX:- EthanalY:- Ethanoic acid

Oxidation product of X with molecular formula $C_{2} H_{4} O$ is Y with molecular formula $C_{2} H_{4} O_{2}$ .The compound Y is :

The correct option is A acetic acid
A
X:- Ethanal
Y:- Ethanoic acid