MCQ
When ethanol is heated with alkaline potassium permanganate solution, it gets converted into ethanoic acid. In this reaction, alkaline potassium permanganate acts as :
  • A
    Reducing agent.
  • Oxidising agent.
  • C
    Catalyst.
  • D
    Dehydrating agent.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Oxidising agent.
Alkaline potassium permanganate solution is an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate. It acts as an oxidising agent by providing oxygen, and converts ethanol to ethanoic acid.

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