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Outline how ethanoic acid is produced through the oxidation of ethanol, specifically using acidified potassium permanganate and through bacterial oxidation in vinegar production.

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Outline how ethanoic acid is produced through the oxidation of ethanol, specifically using acidified potassium permanganate and through bacterial oxidation in vinegar production

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Oxidation of Ethanol

Ethanol can be oxidized to produce ethanoic acid using different methods. One method involves chemical oxidation with acidified potassium permanganate, while another method uses bacteria during vinegar production.

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    State the two methods of producing ethanoic acid from ethanol.

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