What would be observed on adding a 5% alkaline potassium permanganate drop by drop to some warm ethanol taken in a test-tube ?
(i) What would be observed on adding a 5% alkaline potassium permanganate drop by drop to some warm ethanol taken in a test-tube ?
(ii) Write the name of the compound formed during the chemical reaction.
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(i) Colour of KMnO4 disappears because it takes part in the oxidation of ethanol.
(ii) Ethanol is oxidized to produce ethanoic acid.
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