The Following Equation Describes the Oxidation of Ethanol to Acetic

question 74

Multiple Choice

The following equation describes the oxidation of ethanol to acetic acid by potassium permanganate: 3C₂H₅OH + 4KMnO₄  3HC₂H₃O₂ + 4MnO₂ + 4KOH + H₂O
5) 0 g of ethanol and an excess of aqueous KMnO₄ are reacted, and 5.9 g HC₂H₃O₂ results. What is the percent yield?

• A) 5.9 g HC₂H₃O₂ is impossible because it represents more than a 100% yield.
• B) 91%
• C) 100%
• D) 67%
• E)30.%

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