Which of the following compounds will give butanone on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 solution ?
A. Butan-l-ol
B. Butan-2-ol
C. Both of these
D. None of these
Answer:B
Which of the following compounds will give butanone on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 solution ?
A. Butan-l-ol B. Butan-2-ol C. Both of these D. None of these
Explanation: Butan-2-ol is secondary alcohol which on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 solution gives butanone (ketone).