Hydrocarbons Question 211

Question: Identify the species X in the reaction : $ \text{Propene }+O\text{ (conc}\text{. acidic }KMnO_4)\to X+\text{Formic acid} $

Options:

A) Acetone

B) Acetaldehyde

C) Isopropanol

D) Acetic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ CH_3-CH=CH_2\underset{AcidicKMnO_4}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Conc\text{.}}}}CH_3COOH+HCOOH $