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what happens when malic acid reacts with alkaline kmno4 solution​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

CHEMICAL REACTION OF MALEIC ACID WITH POTASSIUM PERMAGNATE

• Maleic acid is an organic compound containing the di-carboxylic group.
• Highly reactive and is soluble in water and ether.
• Maleic acid on reactive with potassium permanganate show hydroxylation reaction.
• The double bond is broken by the addition of two hydroxyl groups to the carbon atoms.
• The compound formed after the reaction is known as meso-tartaric acid.