What is the organic product of the reaction of C2H 5OH with excess acidified K 2Cr 2O7(aq)?
-
CH3COOH
- C2H5OC2H5
- HCOOCH 3
- C2H5CHO
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
When C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH (ethanol) reacts with excess acidified K\(_2\)Cr\(_2\)O\(_7\) (potassium dichromate), it produces ethanoic acid (CH\(_3\)COOH) as the main product; essentially, the alcohol is oxidized to a carboxylic acid by the strong oxidizing agent potassium dichromate.