Question

What is the other name for the aqueous solution of Potassium permanganate?

Answer 1

Potassium permanganate:

• The chemical formula for Potassium permanganate is ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_4$.
• The aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is called Baeyer’s reagent.

Uses of Baeyer’s reagent:

• Alkenes on reaction Baeyer’s reagent produces vicinal glycols.
• It is used for the detection of unsaturation in compounds.