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The oxidation of isobutane with alk. KMn...

The oxidation of isobutane with alk. `KMnO_(4)` gives d:

A

`CO_(2) and H_(2)O`

B

isopropene

C

tert-butyl alcohol

D

butanoic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
Normally alkanes resist the action of alk. `KMnO_(4)`. But alkanes containing a `3^(@)` H-atom can be oxidised to alcohol.
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