Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002084

How does alkaline potassium permanganate oxidise alcohols?

1

By reducing itself

2

By oxidising itself

3

By forming a precipitate

4

By changing color

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. By oxidising itself

Solution:

Alkaline potassium permanganate acts as an oxidising agent by oxidising alcohols, leading to the reduction of the permanganate ion itself in the process. Therefore, the correct answer is 'By oxidising itself'.

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