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The disappearance of the characteristic purple colour of KMnO4 in its reaction with an alkene is the test for unsaturation. It is known as

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Markownikoff's test
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Baeyer's test
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Wurtz's test
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Grignard test
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The correct option is B Baeyer's test
The alkaline solution of KMnO4 is called Baeyer's reagent, and is used to test hydrocarbon saturation.

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