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The disappearance of the purple color of KMnO4 in its reaction with alkene is known as
Options
A Markovnikov test
B Grignard test
C Baeyer test
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D Wurtz test
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Baeyer test uses cold, dilute KMnO4 to detect unsaturation. The purple color of KMnO4 disappears (is decolorized) when it reacts with alkenes or alkynes, forming a brown precipitate of MnO2.

Hint

What is the test for unsaturation using KMnO4 called?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1106 of 1999
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