Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

To answer this, consider how $\text{KMnO}_4$ reacts with different functional groups under the conditions given. The diagram depicts the structure of the naturally found molecule cholesterol. Cholesterol is then treated separately with cold, dilute acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$, and with hot, concentrated acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$. What change occurs in the number of chiral carbon atoms in the molecule in each reaction?

  • A+1, 0
  • B+1, $-1$
  • C+2, 0
  • D+2, $-1$

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