Question
Chemistry Question on Coordination Compounds
C2H5OH on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 gives the compound A, which on further oxidation gives the compound B. The names of A, B respectively are
A
methanal, methanoic acid
B
ethanal, ethanoic acid
C
ethene, propanoic acid
D
ethyne, ethanoic acid
Answer
ethanal, ethanoic acid
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): ethanal, ethanoic acid