Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001545

What happens when ethanol is oxidised with alkaline potassium permanganate?

1

It forms acetic acid

2

It forms ethanoic acid

3

It forms methane

4

It forms ethylene

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. It forms ethanoic acid

Solution:

When ethanol is oxidised with alkaline potassium permanganate, it undergoes oxidation to form ethanoic acid (acetic acid) as a product.

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