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AIIMS 2009 Chemistry Oxidation Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion : Cis−2s^{-2}-butene gives meso−2o^{-2},³⁻butanediol with dilute alkaline KMnO₄ solution. Reason : Dilute alkaline KMnO₄ solution gives trans addition with alkenes.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true but reason is false

D

Both assertion and reason are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Alkaline KMnO4 always gives cis-addition on olefins.

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