Chemistry
In the following reaction, alkaline KMnO4 adds oxygen to the ethanol and converts ethanol to an acid.
CH3CH2OH CH3COOH
Which of the following is correct?
P. Alkaline KMnO4 acts as reducing agent.
Q. Alkaline KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent.
- Only P
- Only Q
- Both P and Q
- Neither P nor Q
Organic Chemistry
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Answer
Only Q
Reason — Alkaline KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent as it oxidises ethanol (alcohol) to form ethanoic acid (an acid).
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