Question

Aldehydes may oxidize to form:

Answer 1

Aldehydes may oxidize to form carboxylic acid exception to oxidizing formaldehyde with strong oxidizing agent.

HCHO + 3[O] = CO₂ + H₂O

Answer 2

Carboxylic acid

Step-by-step explanation:

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The product of the oxidation of an aldehyde, results in a carboxylic acid.

The reaction is:

R-C = O ---> R-C = O

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They use a strong oxidant like potassium permanganate (KMnO4)