What is the general formula for the corresponding alcohol of an alkane?

In electron dot structure,the valence shell electrons are represented by crosses or dots.
$(a)$ The atomic number of chlorine is $17$. Write its electronic configuration.
$(b)$ Draw the electron dot structure of chlorine molecule $(Cl_2)$.

An element is a main constituent of paper,diamond and clothes etc. It forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements.
$(a)$ Identify the element.
$(b)$ Write the electron dot structure of its oxide.
$(c)$ Draw the electron dot structure of methane and ethane.

Carbon forms four covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons with four univalent atoms,e.g.,hydrogen. After the formation of four bonds,carbon attains the electronic configuration of:

What is the molecular formula of sodium ethanoate?

Define oxidising agents. Explain its role in the oxidation of alcohols to acids. Write the oxidation reaction of ethanol.