Question

For given reaction:

‘P’ is

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Answer 2

The oxidation of alkenes with $KMnO_4$ under acidic conditions results in cleavage of the double bond, forming carboxylic acids or ketones depending on the substituents. In this reaction, the double bond in cyclohexene is cleaved, producing cyclohexane carboxylic acid as the product.