Which Alkene Would Yield Only CH₃CH₂COOH on Oxidation with Hot

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which alkene would yield only CH₃CH₂COOH on oxidation with hot alkaline potassium permanganate (followed by acid work-up) ?

• A)(E)-2-hexene
• B)(Z)-2-hexene
• C)2-methyl-2-pentene
• D)(E)-3-hexene
• E)(E)-4-methyl-2-pentene

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