A compound that is oxidized to produce an alkanoic acid is?

 A compound that is oxidized to produce an alkanoic acid is?

A. alkanoate

B. an alkanone

C. an alkanol

D. a chloroalkane

An alkanoic acid (carboxylic acid) is produced by the oxidation of an alcohol, specifically a primary alcohol (alkanol).

Checking the options:

• A. alkanoate – this is a salt or ester of an alkanoic acid ❌

• B. an alkanone – oxidation of a ketone does not give an alkanoic acid ❌

• C. an alkanol – oxidation of a primary alkanol produces an alkanoic acid ✅

• D. a chloroalkane – does not oxidize to an alkanoic acid ❌

✅ Correct Answer:

C. an alkanol

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