Name the oxidising agents used for the conversion of ethanol into ethanoic acid. Distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid based on litmus test and reaction with sodium carbonate

Name the oxidising agents used for the conversion of ethanol into etha

1.	Name the oxidising agents used for the conversion of ethanol into ethanoic acid. Distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid based on litmus test and reaction with sodium carbonate
Answer» Hey.. The oxidising agent can b either alkaline KMnO4 or acidified K2Cr2O7.. On litmus test :- ETHANOL changes red litmus to blue.. Ethanoic acid changes blue litmus to red. On reaction wid NA2CO3 :- Ethanol does not react wid Na2CO3.. Ethanoic acid reacts wid Na2CO3 to give CO2.. 2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 ------> 2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2 HOPE DIS HELPS UH...