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Conversion of ethyl alcohol into acetald...

Conversion of ethyl alcohol into acetaldehyde is an example of

A

hydrolysis

B

oxidation

C

reduction

D

molecular rearrangement

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B
`CH_2CH_2-OHunderset(KMnO_4)overset([O])rarrCH_3-CHO("Oxidation")`
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