Which product forms in the first step of oxidation of CH3CH2OH (alcohol)? Question 21 options: CH3-O-CH3, an ether CH3CHO, an aldehyde HCOOH, a carboxylic acid CH2=CH2, an alkene

Product formed in the first step of oxidation of CH3CH2OH (alcohol)

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Which product forms in the first step of oxidation of CH₃CH₂OH (alcohol)?

Question 21 options:

	CH₃-O-CH₃, an ether
	CH₃CHO, an aldehyde
	HCOOH, a carboxylic acid
	CH₂=CH₂, an alkene

Definition Definition Class of organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group ( - COOH ) and has a general formula R - COOH or R - CO 2 H , where R refers to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other groups. They can undergo different chemical reactions, such as acid-base reactions, esterification, and oxidation. These are essential components of living organisms, playing important roles in metabolic processes, signaling, and as pharmaceuticals.

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