Which of the Following Reagents Might Serve as the Basis

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents might serve as the basis for a simple chemical test that would distinguish between CH₃CH=CHCH₃ and CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₃?

• A) CrO₃ in H₂SO₄
• B) KMnO₄
• C) Br₂ in CCl₄
• D) Two of these
• E) All of these

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