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Consider the following reaction CH2=CH2diluteKMnO4−−−−−−−H2O.NaOHHOCH2CH2OH

Which of the following statements is correct about the procurement of two oxygen in the product?

A
Both are procured from KMnO4
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Both are procured from H2O
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Both are procured from NaOH
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One is procured from KMnO4 and the other from NaOH
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Solution

The correct option is B Both are procured from KMnO4

During oxidation of ethylene to ethylene glycol, both oxygen atoms are procured from KMnO4.
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