Multiple choice

When 2-methyl,2-butanol is oxidised in presence of acidic potassium permagnate, which of the following pair of compounds is formed?

  1. CH3COOH, CH3COOH

  2. CH3COOH, HCOOH

  3. HCOOH, CH3COCH3

  4. CH3COCH3, HCOOH

  5. Both 1 and 2

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because when 2-methyl,2-butanol is oxidised in the presence of acidic potassium permanganate, acetone and formic acid are formed.