$C H_{3} C H_{2} O H A l k a l i n e K M n O 4 + H e a t - ------------- \to C H_{3} C O O H$
In the above given reaction, alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ acts as:

reducing agent

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oxidising agent

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catalyst

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dehydrating agent

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Solution

The correct option is A oxidising agent
In the given reaction; $C H_{3} C H_{2} O H a l k a l i n e K M n O_{4} - --------- \to h e a t C H_{3} C O O H$
Alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ acts as an oxidising agent as it oxidises ethanol (alcohol) to form ethanoic acid (an acid).

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