Acetylene is oxidised by KMnO4 to form
Correct answer: C. Oxalic acid
- A. Acetic acid
- B. Ethyl alcohol
- C. Oxalic acid
- D. Ethylene glycol
Explanation
The end product of the oxidation of ethyne is Oxalic acid. When ethyne undergoes oxidation, it first forms Glyoxal, which then further oxidizes to Oxalic acid. This makes Option C, Oxalic acid, the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the specific products formed from the oxidation of alkynes.
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