Question

The conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is an example of which of the following reactions?

• A. Oxidation reaction
• B. Combustion reaction
• C. Substitution reaction
• D. Addition reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Oxidation reaction

• The conversion of ethanol (C2H5OH) to ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) involves the addition of an oxygen atom and the removal of two hydrogen atoms.

• This is a characteristic of an oxidation reaction