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Ethylene gylcol gives oxalic acid on oxidation with

A

Acidified `K_2Cr_2O_7`

B

Acidified `KMnO_4`

C

Alkaline `KMnO_4`

D

Periodic acid

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Oxalic acid is formed by oxidation of ethylene glycol with acidified potassium dichromate.
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  • Ethylene gives epoxy ethane on oxidation with

    A
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    B
    `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)//H^(+)`
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