In the above reaction, alkaline KMnO4 acts as

Question:

In the above reaction, alkaline KMnO4 acts as

(a) reducing agent

(b) oxidising agent

(c) catalyst

(d) dehydrating agent.

Solution:

(b). Alkaline KMnO4 is also known as Baeyer’s reagent. It acts as an oxidising agent.

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