Ethane can be converted into an aldehyde and an alcohol (shown below): (a) Explain why this is

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Ethane can be converted into an aldehyde and an alcohol (shown below):

H=C=C-H   Ethane  :O:   (a) an aldehyde  :O:  H-C-C-H + H-C-C-H   (b) an alcohol

(a) Explain why this is an example of oxidation.

(b) Which is the more oxidized form of ethane, the aldehyde or the alcohol?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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