Question

The compound formed when 2- butenes is treated with hot alkaline $KMnO_{4}$ is:

• A. Acetaldehyde
• B. Acetic acid
• C. $C H _2 O H . C H _2 O H$
• D. $C H _3 . C H_ 2 . C O . C H _3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Acetic acid

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Acetic acid

The compound formed is acetic acid. In the reaction, potassium permanganate will act as an oxidising agent.