Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction ? Name the oxidising agent used in this conversion. Write chemical equation for this oxidation reaction. How is this reaction different from the reaction in which ethanol burns in the presence of oxygen ?

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Oxidation of Carbon Compounds, Properties and Uses of Ethanoic Acid, Properties and Uses of Ethanol | PadhAiPro

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