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Lactic acid on oxidation by alkaline potassium permanganate gives

A

Tartaric acid

B

Pyruvic acid

C

Cinnamic acid

D

Propionic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_(3)-underset("Lactic acid")(CHOH) -COOH + [O] overset(KMnO_(4))to CH_(3)-underset("Pyruvic acid")(CO-COOH)+ H_(2)O`
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