Write the chemical equation for the following conversion:
ethanol to ethanoic acid
Step 1:
In the compound, Ethanol indicates the alcohol functional group present in the compound.
The reaction of Ethanol with alkaline Potassium permanganate solution forms an oxidized product.
Step 2:
The oxidation reaction of Ethanol with alkaline Potassium permanganate solution forms Ethanoic acid as the major product.
The chemical equation of the conversion of Ethanol to Ethanoic acid is written as: