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What happens when 5% alkaline potassium permanganate solution is added drop by drop to warm propyl alcohol (propanol) taken in a test tube? Explain with the help of a chemical equation.

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When 5% alkaline potassium permanganate solution is added drop by drop to warm propyl alcohol (propanol) in a test tube, a chemical reaction occurs where the propanol is oxidized to propanoic acid. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of the process: ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants - The reactants in this reaction are propyl alcohol (propanol) and alkaline potassium permanganate (KMnO4). - Propanol has the molecular formula C3H8O. ### Step 2: Understand the Role of Potassium Permanganate - Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a strong oxidizing agent, especially in alkaline conditions. ...
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