By which of the following reaction sequences is ethanol converted to ethanoic acid?
A) successive oxidation
B) successive reduction
C) oxidation followed by reduction
D) reduction followed by oxidation

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Ethanol is converted to ethanoic acid through successive oxidation steps, typically first to an aldehyde (ethanal) and then to the carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid).

By Which of the Following Reaction Sequences Is Ethanol Converted