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Ozonolysis

Ethyl alcohol...

Question

Ethyl alcohol on oxidation with acidified potassium permanganate gives:

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Formic acid

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Acetic acid

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Acetaldehyde

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Formaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is B
Acetic acid

Primary alcohols on oxidation with strong oxidising agent like potassium permanganate give carboxylic acid.

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