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Equation for the for formation of ethanoic acid


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Answer:

2 C4H10 + 5 O2 → 4 CH3CO2H + 2 H2O.

Step-by-step explanation:

Light naphtha components are readily oxidized by oxygen or even air to give peroxides, which decompose to produce acetic acid according to the chemical equation, illustrated with butane .

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