Acetaldehyde is oxidised to ______ in the presence of nitric acid. – McqOptions

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1.	Acetaldehyde is oxidised to ______ in the presence of nitric acid.
A.	methanoic acid
B.	ethanoic acid
C.	acetone
D.	ethanol
Answer» C. acetone

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