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When methyl alcohol is oxidised with ac...

When methyl alcohol is oxidised with acidified potassium dichromate , it forms

A

Formic acid

B

Formaldehyde

C

Methane

D

Acetaldehyde

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A
`CH_3OH overset([O])to HCHO overset([O])to HCOOH`
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