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a] Complete the following reactions: (...

a] Complete the following reactions:
(i) `CH_3CH_2OH overset("Alkaline" KMnO_4)(rarr)`
(ii) `2Na + 2 CH_3CH_2OH rarr`
(iii) `CH_3CH_2OH + CH_3COOH overset("acid")(rarr)`
b] Define an oxidizing agent. Explain its role in the oxidation of alcohol into acids.

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a] `i] CH_3CH_2COOH " " ii] 2CH_2CH_2ONa + H_2`
`iii] CH_3COOCH_2CH_3 + H_2O` .
b] The chemical which brings about the oxidation, itself undergoing reduction. The oxidizing agent provides the oxygen required for the oxidation of alcohol into acid.
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