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Question
Which of the following alkenes gives only acetic acid on oxidation with hot concentrated KMnO4.
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Oxidation of 2-butene (CH3CH=CHCH3) with hot concentrated KMnO4 cleaves the double bond. Each carbon of the double bond (bearing a CH3 group) is oxidized to acetic acid (CH3COOH).
Hint
Which alkene gives only acetic acid upon oxidative cleavage?