Conversion of Ethanol to Propanone

Explanation

To convert ethanol (CH3CH2OH) to propanone (CH3C(=O)CH3), we will follow a series of chemical reactions. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the conversion process:

### Step 1: Oxidation of Ethanol to Acetic Acid
- **Reaction**: Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) is oxidized to acetic acid (CH3COOH).
- **Reagent**: Use potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) in the presence of nascent oxygen.

**Equation**:
\[
...