Question

Which of the reagent is used to convert 2-butanone into propanoic acid?

Answer 1

Answer: You can use KMnO₄/KOH with Heat to convert 2-butanone into propanoic acid.

Explanation: Structural Representation is given below:-

Ch₃-C-Ch₂-Ch₃ + KMnO₄/KOH (with heat) ⇒ Ch₃-Ch₂-C-OH

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