Which of the following raw material obtained from petroleum can be in preparation of acetic acid?

Which of the following raw material obtained from petroleum can be in preparation of acetic acid? Correct Answer Ethylene

On industrial level, ethylene is oxidised to form acetic acid. The reaction is as follows- C2H4  +  O2 → CH3COOH Ethylene   Oxygen  Acetic acid Acetic acid is used as a food preservative in the baking industry.

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