Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002084
How does alkaline potassium permanganate oxidise alcohols?
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By reducing itself
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By oxidising itself
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By forming a precipitate
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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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