With the help of balanced chemical equations explain what happens when ethanol is heated with (i) alkaline solution of potassium permanganate.

With the help of balanced chemical equations explain what happens when

1.	With the help of balanced chemical equations explain what happens when ethanol is heated with (i) alkaline solution of potassium permanganate.
Answer» When Ethanol is heated in the PRESENCE of ALKALINE potassium PERMANGANATE or acidified potassium dichromate as oxidising agent, then ethanoic acid is FORMED.