MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #34

When methanol vapors are passed over platinum wire or treated with acidic K2Cr2O7, what is the initial organic oxidation product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #34

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When methanol vapors are passed over platinum wire or treated with acidic K2Cr2O7, what is the initial organic oxidation product?

    • A) Formaldehyde
    • B) Acetaldehyde
    • C) Acetone
    • D) Formic acid

    Answer: Formaldehyde

    Explanation: Methanol oxidizes to formaldehyde (methanal), while ethanol oxidizes to acetaldehyde (ethanal), which is the most common distractor.