The compound formed when ethylene is subjected to treatment with alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ :

ethene

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ethylene glycol

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methyl glycol

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B ethylene glycol
Ethylene is oxidized by alk.potassium permangnate to produce ethylene oxide by ethoxylation and it is further hydrolyzed to peoduce ethylene glycol. and widely used as an automotive antifreeze.

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