Q

In the reaction CH3CH2OH --(alkaline KMnO4/heat)--> CH3COOH, potassium permanganate acts as a/an:

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✓ Answer: B Oxidising agent
Alkaline KMnO4 (or acidified K2Cr2O7) adds oxygen to ethanol converting it to ethanoic acid, hence it acts as an oxidising agent.
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