The conversion of ethanol (CH3CH2OH) to ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) is an example of an oxidation reaction. What role does alkaline KMnO4 play in this reaction?

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It acts as an oxidising agent.

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The conversion of ethanol (CH3CH2OH) to ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) is an example of an oxidation reaction. What role does alkaline KMnO4 play in this reaction?

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