If the compound below is oxidized, the resulting product is ___. Select one: a. methane and propane b. butanal c. butanoic acid

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d. butane

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Anvisha [2.4K] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-17T01:43:48+03:00

The complete question is

If the compound below is oxidized, the resulting product is ___.

the compound given is Butanal

Select one:

a. methane and propane

b. butanal

c. butanoic acid

d. butane

Answer:

C. Butanoic Acid

Explanation:

When Butanal is oxidized using reagents like KMnO4, Tollens reagent etc.

When Aldehyde is oxidized corresponding Carboxylic Acid is produced

Butanal → Butanoic Acid