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Alkaline kmno4 solution converts acetylene into

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Answered by srivastavah64
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Acetylene reacts with Kmno4 in two way----------------------->>>>>>
1)Acetylene reacts with cold KmnO4 to form formic acid,as----
CH≡CH + Cold KMnO4 → HCOOH (Formic acid)
2)
Acetylene reacts with hot KmnO4 to form Oxalic  acid,as----
CH≡CH + Hot KMnO→HOOC-COOH (Oxalic acid)

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Answered by ashishkumarmeher2004
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Answer:

correct answer is oxalic acid

Explanation:

Ethyne or acetylene on reaction with cold KMnO4

adds 4 OH

to the triple bond. It is oxidised by a dilute aqueous solution of potassium permanganate to form oxalic acid.

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