Alcohol oxidation. Oxidation of a primary alcohol (ethanol) by potassium manganate (VII) solution (also known as potassium permanganate,KMnO4,purple,left). The manganate is a strong oxidizing agent that is reduced when it reacts,forming a colourless solution (right). The primary alcohol (ethanol) turns into a carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid) | |
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