Question

dilute alkaline kmno4 solution is​

Answer 1

Alkenes react with potassium manganate(VII) solution in the cold. The colorchange depends on whether the potassium manganate(VII) is used under acidic or alkaline conditions. If the potassium manganate(VII) solution is acidified with dilute sulfuric acid, the purple solution becomes colorless

Answer 2

Oxidising Agent as well as Catalyst.