Question

What happens when 5% of alkaline KMNO4 solution is added drop by drop to warm ethanol taken in a test tube. State the role of alkaline KMNO4 solution in this reaction.

Answer 1

C2H5OH + O2 ------->(KMNO4 on arrow) CH3COOH +H2O + CO2

here after the reaction CH3COOH is formed and KMNO4 solution acts as oxidising agent.

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