Q35 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Chemistry

1-butyne on oxidation with hot alkaline $\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ would yield. Which of the following as end product?

  • A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{CO}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{HCOOH}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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