Question

`"CH"_3 - "CH"_2 - "OH" overset("Alkaline""KMnO"_4 + "Heat")(->) "CH"_3 - "COOH"`

In the above given reaction, alkaline KMnO₄ acts as 

Options

• reducing agent

• oxidising agent

• catalyst

• dehydrating agent

Answer 1

oxidising agent

Explanation - 

In this reaction, alkaline potassium permanganate is adding oxygen to ethanol and hence, oxidising it to acetic acid. Substances that are capable of adding oxygen to others are known as oxidising agents.