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 $