MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid

Ethanoic acid is prepared commercially from

A.Ethyne

B.Ethanol

C.Methanal

D.Both ethyne and ethanol.✓ Correct

Explanation

Preparation of ethanoic acid is done commercially from both ethyne and ethanol. The reaction is mentioned below: 4 KMnO 3 ethyne jonesreagent 3 2 3 ethanol CH CH CH COOH CH CH OH CH COOH -> -> Hence the correct answer is option (d) Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives 4

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