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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following compounds will give butanone on oxidation with alkaline \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) solution?

  1. A Butan-1-ol only
  2. B Butan-2-ol only
  3. C Butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol
  4. D None of the options are correct
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(B) Butan-2-ol only

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Butan 2-ol on oxidation with alkaline \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) gives butan -2-one. Hence, the correct option is (2).
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