Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 237

Question: Ethyl alcohol on oxidation with $ K_2Cr_2O_7 $ gives

[MNR 1987; Bihar CEE 1995; UPSEAT 2000]

Options:

A) Acetic acid

B) Acetaldehyde

C) Formaldehyde

D) Formic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3CH_2OH\xrightarrow{K_2Cr_2O_7}CH_3COOH $