MHT CET202016 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following alcohols needs acidic KMnO ₄ to convert it into aldehyde or ketone?
Options
- AEthanol
- Bpropan-1-ol
- Cpropan-2-ol
- D2 -Methy 1 propan -2 -ol
Correct answer
D. 2 -Methy 1 propan -2 -ol
Step-by-step solution
2-methyl propan-2-ol To convert 2-methyl propan-2-ol to ketone, acidic KMnO ₄ is required. Under strong reaction conditions such as powerful oxidising agents ( KMnO ₄ ) and extreme temperature, cleavage of various C - C bonds occurs.