Name the two oxidising agents (catalysts) which must be added during the manufacture of acetaldehyde to prevent the precipitation of palladium
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Acetaldehyde can be produced by the oxidation of ethanol. The reaction is typically carried out using a catalyst, such as palladium, in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The overall reaction can be represented as follows: Ethanol + Oxygen → Acetaldehyde + Show more…
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