MCQ
In the reaction, ${H_2}C = C{H_2}\xrightarrow{\begin{subarray}{l} 
  {\text{cold alkaline}} \\ 
  {\text{KMn}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}} 
\end{subarray} }(A)$  Product $A$ is :
  • Ethylene glycol
  • B
    Acetic acid
  • C
    Ethane
  • D
    Butyric acid

Answer

Correct option: A.
Ethylene glycol
a
(a) When ethylene is treated with cold alkaline $KMnO_4$, ethylene glycol is formed.

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