Aldehydes Ketones And Carboxylic Acid 01 Ques8
Question: What is the product of the oxidation of ethanal?
Options:
A) Ethanol
B) Ethanoic acid
C) Methanoic acid
D) Acetone
Show Answer
Answer: b
Explanation:
A) Ethanol is the reduced form ($CH_3CH_2OH$).
B) Correct. Oxidation of ethanal ($CH_3CHO$) gives ethanoic acid ($CH_3COOH$).
C) Methanoic acid is not related to ethanal’s direct oxidation.
D) Acetone is a ketone ($CH_3COCH_3$), different from ethanal.
BETA
