Q.

The alkane that can be oxidised to the corresponding alcohol by KMnO4 as per the equation           [2024]


 

1 R1=H;  R2=H;  R3=H  
2 R1=CH3;  R2=CH3;  R3=CH3  
3 R1=CH3;  R2=H;  R3=H  
4 R1=CH3;  R2=CH3;  R3=H  

Ans.

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Ordinarily, alkanes resist oxidation but alkanes having tertiary H atom can be oxidised to corresponding alcohols by potassium permanganate.