Carbon and its Compounds · Class 10 · CBSE Science
Which substance is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in the conversion of alcohols to carboxylic acids?
Practice question from Carbon and its Compounds (Class 10 · CBSE Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-802DF3
Which substance is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in the conversion of alcohols to carboxylic acids?
- A.Alkaline potassium permanganateCorrect answer
- B.Nickel catalyst
- C.Concentrated sulfuric acid
- D.Hydrogen gas
Solution
Alkaline potassium permanganate () or acidified potassium dichromate () are strong oxidizing agents used to convert alcohols to carboxylic acids by adding oxygen.
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