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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Oxidation of acetaldehyde with Na2Cr2O7/H+ gives
Options
A Ethylene glycol
B Acetic acid
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C Ethanol
D Acetone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) is oxidized by Na2Cr2O7/H+ to acetic acid (CH3COOH).

Hint

What acid is formed from oxidation of acetaldehyde?

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