Read the following two statements carefully and select the correct option. Statement I: On oxidation with alkaline potassium permanganate, ethanol gives ethanoic acid. Statement II: The oxidation of ethanol involves the removal of hydrogen atoms and the addition of oxygen. Which of the following is correct?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Only statement I is correct.
2. (B) Both statements are correct, and statement II explains statement I.
3. (C) Both statements are correct, but statement II does not explain statement I.
4. (D) Only statement II is correct.

Verified Answer

Option (B): Both statements are correct, and statement II explains statement I.

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