JEE Main Chemistry question

Glycol on oxidation with gives oxalic acid.

(A)Acidic Correct
(B)Acidic
(C)Nitric acid
(D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Hot acidified potassium permanganate is a strong enough oxidant to oxidise both primary hydroxyl groups of ethylene glycol all the way to carboxylic acid groups while keeping the C–C

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Question ID VK-148829