Why is the Conversion of Ethanol to Ethanoic Acid an Oxidation Reaction? - Science

Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?

CH₃CH₂OH + (Alkaline KMnO₄) → CH₃COOH
Since, in this reaction one oxygen is added to ethanol, hence it is an oxidation reaction.

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