JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

The conversion of CH₃OH to CH₃COOH can be brought about by:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Methanol has only one carbon, while acetic acid has two, so simple oxidation (which does not add a carbon) cannot connect

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Question ID VK-150130