The oxidizing agents used for the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid are alkaline potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and acidified potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7).
S. No.
Test
Ethanol
Ethanoic Acid
(i)
Litmus Test
No change in colour of litmus solution.
Blue litmus solution turns red.
(ii)
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