Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid


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

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CH3CH2OH + (Alkaline KMnO4) → CH3COOH

Since, in this reaction one oxygen is added to ethanol, hence it is an oxidation reaction.


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