A student heats ethanol with alkaline potassium permanganate. Which observation confirms that the oxidation process occurred?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Emission of a gas with a burning smell
2. (B) The purple colour of KMnO4 fades and a pungent-smelling liquid is formed.
3. (C) Formation of a sweet-smelling ester
4. (D) No change in colour or odour.

Verified Answer

Option (B): The purple colour of KMnO4 fades and a pungent-smelling liquid is formed.

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