Suggest a reagent for conversion

eSaral Updated on: 04 Jan, 2023

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Question:
Suggest a reagent for conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid.

Solution:

Acidified KMnO4 can be used as a reagent for the above conversion. The above conversion shows the oxidation of primary alcohol to a carboxylic acid.