65ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020
Alcohol can be converted to carboxylic acid -
aBy oxidation only✓ Correct
bBy reduction only
cBy esterification
dBy both oxidation and reduction
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Alcohol (R–CH₂–OH) can be converted into a carboxylic acid $$ R - \underset{\substack{\| \\ O}}{C} - OH $$ only by oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction. ## Page 46
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