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MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Which among the following reagents is used for the conversion of alkanes into an alcohol?

  1. A \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{H}_6 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni}\)
  4. D aqueous \(\mathrm{NaOH}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\)

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Detailed explanation

Alkanes into an alcohol is oxidation reaction.
Thus, suitable reagent is: \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\)