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In the following reaction, alkaline KMnO<sub>4</sub> adds oxygen to the ethanol and converts ethanol to an acid. CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH CH<sub>3</sub>COOH Which of the following is correct? P. Alkaline KMnO<sub>4</sub> acts as reducing agent. Q. Alkaline KMnO<sub>4</sub> acts as an oxidising agent. 1. Only P 2. Only Q 3. Both P and Q 4. Neither P nor Q

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Reason — Alkaline KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent as it oxidises ethanol (alcohol) to form ethanoic acid (an acid).

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