WAEC Chemistry 2019 Objective — Question 26
Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following compounds is formed by the oxidation of ethanol?
- A. C2H4CO2H
- B. C2H5CO2H
- C. CH3OH
- D. CH3CO2HCorrect
Explanation
Partial oxidation of ethanol (CH3CH2OH) gives ethanal, and total/further oxidation gives ethanoic acid, CH3COOH (CH3CO2H).
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