a] Complete the following reactions: (i) CH_3CH_2OH overset("Alkaline" KMnO_4)(rarr) (ii) 2Na + 2 CH_3CH_2OH rarr (iii) CH_3CH_2OH + CH_3COOH overset("acid")(rarr) b] Define an oxidizing agent. Explain its role in the oxidation of alcohol into acids.

a] Complete the following reactions: (i) CH_3CH_2OH overset("Alkaline

1.	a] Complete the following reactions: (i) CH_3CH_2OH overset("Alkaline" KMnO_4)(rarr) (ii) 2Na + 2 CH_3CH_2OH rarr (iii) CH_3CH_2OH + CH_3COOH overset("acid")(rarr) b] Define an oxidizing agent. Explain its role in the oxidation of alcohol into acids.
Answer» SOLUTION :a] `i] CH_3CH_2COOH "" ii] 2CH_2CH_2ONa + H_2` `iii] CH_3COOCH_2CH_3+ H_2O` . b] The chemical which BRINGS about the oxidation, itself undergoing reduction. The oxidizing agent provides the oxygen REQUIRED for the oxidation of alcohol into ACID.