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Question
Suggest a reagent for conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid.
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Solution
Any strong oxidising agent e.g., acidified \[\ce{K2Cr2O7}\] or \[\ce{KMnO4}\].
\[\ce{CH3CH2OH ->[K2Cr2O7/H2SO4][or KMnO4/H2SO4] CH3COOH}\]
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