Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Which of the following compounds will give butanone on oxidation with alkaline ${KMnO}_{4}$

solution?

1. Butan-1-o1
2. Butan-2-ol
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. None of the above

Hint: ${KMnO}_{4}$ is an oxidising agent

Butan-2-ol on oxidation with alkaline ${KMnO}_{4}$ solution produces butanone as follows:

It is an example of oxidation reaction.