Question

The products obtained when 2-methylpropene is oxidised with hot conc. acidic $KMn{O}_4$ are .

• A. $({\mathrm{CH}}_3{)}_{2}C=O,\mathrm{HCHO}$
• B. $({\mathrm{CH}}_3{)}_{2}C=O,{\mathrm{CO}}_2,H_{2}O$
• C. ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH},\mathrm{HCHO}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $({\mathrm{CH}}_3{)}_{2}C=O,{\mathrm{CO}}_2,H_{2}O$

Oxidation of 2-Methyl propene using hot concentrated $KMn{O}_4$ solution produces propan-2-one, carbon dioxide and water as follows:-