Chapter 16, Problem 16.65E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reactions for the conversion of ethanol into methylammonium acetate are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Alcohols are oxidized to different carbonyl compounds depending upon the reagents and alcohol used. In presence of strong oxidizing reagents such as ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$, ${\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cr}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$, and ${\text{CrO}}_{\text{3}}$; primary alcohols are oxidized to carboxylic acids and secondary alcohols to ketones.