Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

Retinol is present in Vitamin A. In suitable conditions, acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$(aq) may be used to cleave C=C bonds. Once these bonds have been cleaved, the fragments may undergo further oxidation. Under what conditions is acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$(aq) used, and what are the final oxidation products said to include?

  • Acold, dilute; aldehydes and carboxylic acids
  • Bcold, dilute; ketones and carboxylic acids
  • Chot, concentrated; aldehydes and carboxylic acids
  • Dhot, concentrated; ketones and carboxylic acids

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