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Ethanol is a simple [[Hydrocarbon|hydrocarbon]] of the formula C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH. | Ethanol is a simple [[Hydrocarbon|hydrocarbon]] of the formula C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH. Ethanol is a form of primary alcohol. This is then can be oxidised to carboxylic acid by refluxing it with an acid H+ and Potassium Dichromate.<br> | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 11 November 2012
Ethanol is a simple hydrocarbon of the formula C2H5OH. Ethanol is a form of primary alcohol. This is then can be oxidised to carboxylic acid by refluxing it with an acid H+ and Potassium Dichromate.