Acetic acid is obtained when:

  • A
    Methyl alcohol is oxidized with potassium permanganate
  • B
    Calcium acetate is distilled in the presence of calcium formate
  • C
    Acetaldehyde is oxidized with potassium dichromate and sulphuric acid
  • D
    Glycerol is heated with sulphuric acid

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