Chemistry · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 35
5070Carboxylic acids
Ethanol can be converted by bacteria into vinegar, which contains ethanoic acid. Which type of chemical reaction is caused by the bacteria?
- Ahydrogenation
- Bneutralisation
- Coxidation
- Dreduction
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Correct answer: C. oxidation
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