JEE Main 2021 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift
Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO4 gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.
Statement II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohols with KMnO4.
Choose the correct option :
Statement I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO4 gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.
Statement II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohols with KMnO4.
Choose the correct option :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CStatement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
Step-by-step explanation
Alkanes having tertiary H can be oxidized to
corresponding alcohols by KMnO4.
whereas ordinary alkanes resist oxidation.
whereas ordinary alkanes resist oxidation.
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