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An organic compound 'A' is a constituent of antifreeze and has the molecular formula C2H6O. Upon reaction with alkaline KMnO4, the compound 'A' is oxidised to another compound 'B' with formula C2H4O2 . ldentify the compounds 'A' and 'B'. Write the chemical equation for the reaction which leads to the formation of 'B'.

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The compound 'A' is ethanol and with alkaline KMnO4, it is oxidised to ethanoic acid 'B'. The chemical equation for the reaction is :

C2H5OH + alkalineKMnO4 CH3COOH

Ethanol(A) Ethanoic Acid(B)


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