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But-2-ene on reaction with alkaline KMnO...

But-2-ene on reaction with alkaline `KMnO_(4)` at elevated temperature followed by acidification will give :

A

`CH_3 - underset(OH)underset(|)(CH) - underset(OH)underset(|)(CH) - CH_3`

B

2 molecules of `CH_3COOH`

C

2 molecules of `CH_3 CHO`

D

One molecule of `CH_3CHO` and one molecule of `CH_3COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CH_3 - CH = CH - CH_3 underset(Delta) overset(KMnO_4//OH^(-))to CH_3 - COOH`.
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