What would be observed on adding 5% solution of alkaline potassium permanganate drop by drop to some warm ethanol taken in a test tube ? Write the name of the compound formed during chemical reaction. Write a chemical test to identify this compound.
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on adding kmNO4 in ethanol then ethanoic acid is formed
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Ethanoic acid is formed when potassium permanganate is added to it.
Its also an oxidising agent.
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