NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following compounds is most likely to be formed when the alkene CH 3 -CH=CH-CH 3 is oxidized with acidic potassium permanganate?
Options
- AAcetone
- BAcetic acid
- CEthanol
- DMethane
Correct answer
B. Acetic acid
Step-by-step solution
The oxidation of the alkene CH 3 -CH=CH-CH 3 using acidic potassium permanganate is likely to produce acetic acid as the product.