NEET2024Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2024 Chemistry Oxidation Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

For the given reaction: C₆H₅C≡CH + KMnO₄/H⁺ → ‘P’ (major product)

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Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

KMnO₄ in acidic medium oxidizes alkynes to carboxylic acids. The major product is a dicarboxylic acid.

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