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Question
How is the transformation of ethanol into ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
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Solution
One oxygen atom is added to ethanol during the conversion of ethanol CH3CH2OH to ethanoic acid CH3COOH. An oxidation reaction occurs when a material is exposed to oxygen. Therefore, ethanol's conversion to ethanoic acid is an oxidation reaction.
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