Question
The alkane that can be oxidized to the corresponding alcohol by KMnO _4 as per the equation is, when:
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Chemistry
Hydrocarbons
2024
NEET 2024 (Re-NEET)
NEET Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. R _1= H ; R _2= H ; R _3= H
- B. R _1= CH _3 ; R _2= CH _3 ; R _3= CH _3
- C. R _1= CH _3 ; R 2= H ; R _3= H
- D. R _1= CH _3 ; R _2= CH _3 ; R _3= H
Answer
B. R _1= CH _3 ; R _2= CH _3 ; R _3= CH _3
Step-by-step solution
Generally alkanes resist oxidation but alkane with tertiary H atom(s) can be oxidised to corresponding alcohols by KMnO _4 R _1 CH _3 R _2 CH _3 R _3 CH _3
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