Describe two examples of different oxidations of ethanol. Name the products obtained in each case.

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Describe two examples of different oxidations of ethanol. Name the products obtained in each case.

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(i) When ethanol is heated with copper at 573K, ethanal is formed.

(ii) When ethanol is oxidised with alkaline potassium permanganate solution, ethanoic acid is formed.

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