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CAIE A-Level Chemistry A2 33.1.3 Oxidation of Carboxylic Acids Questions

Practise identifying the oxidation of methanoic and ethanedioic acids to carbon dioxide and water using appropriate oxidising reagents.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Chemistry 9701
Level
A2

Exam points

  • recognise oxidation of methanoic acid to carbon dioxide and water
  • recognise oxidation of ethanedioic acid to carbon dioxide and water
  • identify suitable oxidising reagents and conditions

CAIE A-Level Chemistry A2 33.1.3 Oxidation of Carboxylic Acids Questions question 1

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Fig. 6.1 shows two reactions of ethanedioic acid, HOOCCOOH .

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.1

Identify two different reagents that oxidise HOOCCOOH to form carbon dioxide and water.

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