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What is the catalyst used in the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid?

A

Manganese acetate

B

`LiAlH_(4)`

C

`H_(2)//Ni`

D

`Na//NH_(3)`

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Magnese acetate is used as a catalyst in the conversion of acetaldehyde to acidic acid.
`CH_(3)CHOoverset(Mn(CH_(3)COO)_(2))toCH_(3)COOH`
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