Ethanol can be oxidised by heating with potassium dichromate(VI) in dilute sulfuric acid
2 marks · NormalDescribe what happens to ethanol when it is heated with potassium dichromate(VI) in dilute sulfuric acid. Include what is formed in the reaction.
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Ethanol is oxidised to ethanoic acid when heated with potassium dichromate(VI) in dilute sulfuric acid.
Also accept: Ethanol is converted to ethanoic acid; Ethanol is oxidised and forms ethanoic acid
Common mistakes: Confusing ethanoic acid with another organic acid; Not mentioning oxidation
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M1 · 1 mark · Mentions ethanol is oxidised.
A1 · 1 mark · States that ethanoic acid is formed.
Worked solution
When ethanol is heated with potassium dichromate(VI) in dilute sulfuric acid, ethanol is oxidised. The organic product formed is ethanoic acid.