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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