Question

Which of the following does not give a positive test with an alkaline solution of potassium permanganate?

• A. $C_{10}{H}_{22}$
• B. $C_6{H}_{12}$
• C. $C_{10}{H}_{18}$
• D. $C_{10}{H}_{20}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C_{10}{H}_{22}$

In Bayer's Test using potassium permanganate as reagent which oxidizes the double and triple bond. Alkanes are very stable and do not react with Bayer's reagent.