Carboxylic Acids Question 94
Question: Lactic acid on oxidation by alkaline potassium permanganate gives
[Tamil Nadu CET 2002]
Options:
A) Tartaric acid
B) Pyruvic acid
C) Cinnamic acid
D) Propionic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ CH_3-\underset{Lacticacid}{\mathop{CHOH-}}COOH+[O]\xrightarrow{KMnO_4} $
$ CH_3\underset{Pyruvicacid}{\mathop{-CO-COOH}}+H_2O $
BETA
