Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

When But-2-ene is treated with cold, dilute, acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$, product X is formed. When But-2-ene is treated with hot, concentrated, acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$, product Y is formed. Which statement about product X and product Y is correct?

  • ABoth product X and product Y will react with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine.
  • BNeither product X nor product Y will react with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine.
  • CProduct X will react with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, product Y will not.
  • DProduct Y will react with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, product X will not.

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