The Following Equation Describes the Oxidation of Ethanol to Acetic

question 40

Multiple Choice

The following equation describes the oxidation of ethanol to acetic acid by potassium permanganate: 5.00 g of ethanol and an excess of aqueous KMnO₄ are reacted,and 4.24 g of HC₂H₃O₂ result.What is the percent yield?

• A)100%
• B)65.1%
• C)21.7%
• D)34.9%
• E)4.24 g HC₂H₃O₂ is impossible since it represents more than 100% yield.

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