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JEE Main 5 April 2024, Shift 2, Chemistry Q79

Question 79 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 19 of 30, Section A.

Consider the given chemical reaction : cyclohexene

\xrightarrow[\text{Heat}]{\mathrm{KMnO_4-H_2SO_4}}

Product "A" Product "A" is :

The figure, in words

Reactant drawn is cyclohexene (six-membered ring with one C=C).

(1)acetic acid
(2)oxalic acid
(3)adipic acidOfficial answer
(4)picric acid

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Hydrocarbons
Topic: Alkenes and Alkynes
Idea tested: Hot KMnO4 Oxidative Cleavage

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