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Lactic acid on oxidation by alkaline potassium permanganate givesA. Tartaric acidB. Pyruvic acidC. Cinnamic acidD. Propionic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`CH_(3)-underset("Lactic acid")(CHOH)-COOH+[O] overset(KMnO_(4))to underset("Pyruvic acid")(CH_(3)-CO-COOH+H_(2)O)`


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