Hydrocarbons Question 6

Question: $ CH_3CH=CHCHO $ is oxidized to $ CH_3CH=CHCOOH $ using [NCERT 1978]

Options:

A) Alkaline potassium permanganate

B) Acidified potassium permanganate

C) Selenium dioxide

D) Osmium tetroxide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3-CH=CH-CHO\underset{KMnO_4}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Acidic}}} $

$ CH_3-CH=CH-COOH $