NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Under acidic conditions, what products can result from the oxidation of alkenes using acidic potassium permanganate or acidic potassium dichromate?
Options
- AAldehydes
- BKetones and/or acids
- CAlcohols
- DHydrocarbons
Correct answer
B. Ketones and/or acids
Step-by-step solution
Under acidic conditions, alkenes can be oxidized using either acidic potassium permanganate or acidic potassium dichromate to produce ketones and/or acids, depending on the nature of the alkene and the experimental conditions.