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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the product when acetaldehyde undergoes oxidation with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇?
Options
A Ethanol
B Acetic acid (ethanoic acid)
Correct Answer
C Methane
D Ethane
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldehydes are easily oxidized to carboxylic acids. Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) is oxidized to acetic acid (CH₃COOH).

Hint

Aldehyde → carboxylic acid.

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