Which of the following methods is used to prepare acetic acid?

  • A
    Oxidation of methyl alcohol with potassium permanganate
  • B
    Distillation of calcium acetate in the presence of calcium formate
  • C
    Oxidation of acetaldehyde in the presence of potassium dichromate and acid
  • D
    Heating glycerol with sulfuric acid

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