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In the presence of hot alkaline potassium permanganate solution 2-butene will give

Correct answer: C. Two moles ethanoic acid

  • A. Formic acid + acetic acid
  • B. Two moles of methanoic acid
  • C. Two moles ethanoic acid
  • D. Ethylene glycol

Explanation

C4H8 + 2 KMnO4 + 3 H2O -> 2 CH3COOH + 2 MnO2 + 2 KOH + 2 H2O. From the above reaction, we understand that 2 moles of butene produce 2 moles of ethanoic acid. Therefore option C is correct.

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