Question

Assertion : Decolourisation of $KMnO_{4}$ solution is used as a test for unsaturation. Reason : Alkenes on reaction with cold, dilute aqueous solution of potassium permanganate produce vicinal glycols.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion