Write the chemical equations for the preparation of Acetic acid from : Ethyl Alcohol (or Ethanol)

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Solution

Acetic acid is a colourless liquid possessing a strong pungent smell of Vinegar.
Acetic acid is also known as Ethanoic acid.
The oxidation of Ethanol in presence of alkaline Potassium permanganate gives Acetic acid and water.
The chemical equation is as follows:
${CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} OH (l) + 2 [O] \overset{Alk . {KMnO}_{4}}{\to} {CH}_{3} COOH (l) + H_{2} O (l) Ethanol Acetic acid$

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