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QJEEM21Chacaa: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Chacaa Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : 2-methylbutane…

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO4 gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.

Statement II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohols with KMnO4.

Choose the correct option :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
  • B Both statement I and statement II are correct
  • C Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
  • D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Alkanes having tertiary H can be oxidized to corresponding alcohols by KMnO4.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 80 English Explanation
whereas ordinary alkanes resist oxidation.

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