NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the product of the reaction of CH 3 -CH=CH 2 with cold, dilute, aqueous potassium permanganate (Baeyer's reagent)?
Options
- A1,2-dimethylethanol
- BEthanol
- C1,2-dimethylethylene
- D1,2-dimethylethanal
Correct answer
B. Ethanol
Step-by-step solution
CH 3 -CH=CH 2 , when treated with cold, dilute, aqueous potassium permanganate, undergoes oxidation to produce ethanol.