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An organic compound 'A' is a constituent of antifreeze and has the molecular formula `C_(2)H_(6)O`. Upon reaction with alkline `KmNO_(4)`, the compound 'A' is oxidised to another compound 'B' with formla `C_(2)H_(6)O_(2)`. Identify the compounds 'A' and 'B'. Write the chemical equation for the reaction which leads to the formation of 'B'.

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