Question-23 Identify the product obtained when alkenes are oxidised with KMnO_4 in dil. H_2SO_4.
(A) Alkanol
(B) Alkanal
(C) Alkanone
(D) Alkanoic acid
Answer : (D)
Explanation:
Alkanoic acid is the most general and prevalent product formed from the strong oxidation of alkenes as KMnO_4 in dilute H_2SO_4 is a strong oxidizing agent.