Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alcohols

Alcohols — practice question

Propanol undergoes oxidation with acidified potassium manganate(VII) in much the same manner as ethanol. Which compound is formed when propanol is oxidised by acidified potassium manganate(VII)?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}$

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