Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002534
How does the color of potassium permanganate change during the oxidation of ethanol?
1
Purple to colorless
2
Colorless to purple
3
Purple to green
4
Green to purple
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Purple to colorless
Solution:
The color of potassium permanganate changes from purple to colorless during the oxidation of ethanol. This color change indicates the reduction of potassium permanganate as it reacts with the ethanol. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Purple to colorless'.
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