JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 17th March Evening Shift - No. 6)
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO4 gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.
Statement II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohols with KMnO4.
Choose the correct option :
Statement I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO4 gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.
Statement II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohols with KMnO4.
Choose the correct option :
Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
Both statement I and statement II are correct
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
Explanation
Alkanes having tertiary H can be oxidized to
corresponding alcohols by KMnO4.
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whereas ordinary alkanes resist oxidation.
whereas ordinary alkanes resist oxidation.
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