Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alcohols

Alcohols — practice question

Two equations concerning ethanol are given below. 1 ethanol + oxygen $\xrightarrow{\text{oxidation}}$ carboxylic acid 2 glucose $\xrightarrow{\text{fermentation}}$ ethanol + carbon dioxide Which row is correct?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H}$; 1 only
  • B$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{CO}_2\text{H}$; 1 only
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H}$; 2 only
  • D$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{CO}_2\text{H}$; 2 only

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