Question

5% alkaline potassium permanganate solution is added drop by drop in a test tube containing warm ethanol. Write your observation and chemical equation of the reaction taking place.

Answer 1

Observation:-

The colour of potassium permanganate i.e. pink becomes colourless.

Chemical Reaction:-

C2H5OH + (O)2 —> CH3COOH + H2O.

(O)2 is nascent oxygen which is given by heating potassium permanganate.

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