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Name the oxidising agents used for the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid. Distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid on the basis of (i) litmus test (ii) reaction with sodium carbonate.

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The oxidizing agents used for the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid are alkaline potassium permanganate `(KMnO_(4))` and acidified potassium dichromate `(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))`
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