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Ethyne on oxidation with alcoholic KMnO4 forms ________________(a) hydrochloric acid(b) oxalic acid(c) acetic acid(d) formic acidI had been asked this question in my homework.My question is based upon Hydrocarbons topic in division Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (b) oxalic acid

The best explanation: When one MOLE of ethane reacts with ALCOHOLIC KMNO4 1 mole of oxalic acid is formed, when it reacts with acidic KMnO4 two moles of FORMIC acid are formed and when it reacts with K2Cr2O7 one mole of Acetic acid is formed.



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