SATHEE: Alcohols and Ethers - Result Question 49

Alcohols and Ethers - Result Question 49

54. When $t$-butanol and $n$-butanol are separately treated with a few drops of dilute $KMnO _4$ in one case only, the purple colour disappears and a brown precipitate is formed. Which of the two alcohols gives the above reaction and what is the brown precipitate?

(1994, 2M)

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Alcohols And Ethers

Alcohols and Ethers - Result Question 49

54. When $t$-butanol and $n$-butanol are separately treated with a few drops of dilute $KMnO _4$ in one case only, the purple colour disappears and a brown precipitate is formed. Which of the two alcohols gives the above reaction and what is the brown precipitate?

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