Question

Acetylene and ethylene react with alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ to give

• A. Oxalic acid and formic acid
• B. Acetic acid and ethylene glycol
• C. Ethyl alcohol and ethylene glycol
• D. None

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Acetylene and ethylene react with alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ to give oxalic acid and formic acid respectively