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Question
What is the product when acetaldehyde undergoes oxidation with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇?
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.