What happens when ethanol is oxidized?
Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is oxidized to form ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH) when treated with an oxidizing agent such as potassium dichromate or potassium permanganate.
What is the difference between addition and substitution reactions?
In an addition reaction, new atoms are added to a compound (typically across double or triple bonds in unsaturated hydrocarbons). In a substitution reaction, one atom (usually hydrogen) is replaced by another atom, such as a halogen.
Why do hydrocarbons burn with a flame?
Hydrocarbons burn in oxygen during combustion, producing carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of heat and light. The carbon in the compound reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, while hydrogen forms water.
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