NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
When a cold, dilute, aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is added to an alkene, what change in color is typically observed?
Options
- AChange to purple
- BChange to green
- CNo change
- DChange to brown
Correct answer
A. Change to purple
Step-by-step solution
When a cold, dilute, aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is added to an alkene, it typically changes from its initial color to purple as the permanganate ion is reduced during the oxidation of the alkene.