MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question
Which of the following is obtained in oxidation prop-1-ene with acidic ?
Answer: (A)
Solution
Hot acidic cleaves the bond of an alkene, oxidising each carbon: CH_3-CH=CH_2 \xrightarrow{KMnO_4/H^+} CH_3COOH + CO_2 + H_2O. The end becomes ethanoic (acetic) acid and the terminal is oxidised to and water. Hence ethanoic acid, option (A). Propanoic acid
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