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Acetic acid is obtained when
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A Methyl alcohol is oxidised with potassium permanganate
  • B Calcium acetate is distilled in the presence of calcium formate
  • C Acetaldehyde is oxidised with potassium dichromate and sulphuric acid
  • D Glycerol is heated with sulphuric acid
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The correct answer is: Acetaldehyde is oxidised with potassium dichromate and sulphuric acid
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO} \xrightarrow[\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4]{\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_7} \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$

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