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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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What is the product of vigorous (hot) KMnO4 oxidation of 2-methyl-2-butene?
Options
A Acetone + acetic acid
Correct Answer
B CO2 + water
C 2-methylbutanoic acid
D 2-butanone
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-methyl-2-butene is (CH3)2C=CHCH3. Hot KMnO4 cleaves the double bond: =CR2 gives a ketone (acetone) and =CHR gives a carboxylic acid (acetic acid).

Hint

Trisubstituted alkene cleavage.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 155 of 1999
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