The flow chart below represents a series of reactions starting with ethanoic acid:-

The flow chart below represents a series of reactions starting with ethanoic acid:-

(a) Identify substances A and B
(b) Name the process I

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(a) A – Sodium ethanoate
B – Acidified KMnO₄ or K₂Cr₂O7

(b) Oxidation

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on November 6, 2019 at 08:23

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