Question

Identify the product 'P' in the given oxidation reaction:
$(C{H}_3{)}_{3}H+[O]\stackrel{KMn{O}_4}{⟶}P$

• A. $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}COH$
• B. $H_{2}O$ and $C{O}_2$
• C. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}CHO$
• D. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}OH$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}COH$

Controlled oxidation is used for the given conversion which is the process of heating the substance in a regulated supply of $O_2$/air at high pressure and in the presence of a catalyst to produce various oxidation products.
$(C{H}_3{)}_{3}H+[O\left]\stackrel{KMn{O}_4}{⟶}\right(C{H}_3{)}_{3}OH$
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).