Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

To answer this question, think about how $\text{KMnO}_4$ reacts with different functional groups under the conditions given. The diagram gives the structure of cholesterol, a molecule found naturally. The oxidation reactions are carried out separately under different conditions. • cold, dilute acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$ • hot, concentrated acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$ Which of the statements about the products obtained are correct?

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