Reagents used for oxidation of carbon compounds are:
A
acidified K2Cr2O7
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B
alkaline KMnO4
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C
both A and B
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A both A and B Oxidation is a process of intake of oxygen and the removal of hydrogen.
Some substances are capable of adding oxygen to others.
These substances are known as oxidizing agents. Examples are alkaline potassium permanganate (KMnO4)or acidified potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7)