Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with $KMn{O}_4$ gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.
Statement-II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohol with $KMn{O}_4$.
Choose the correct option :

• A. Both statement I and statement II are correct
• B. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Alkane are very less reactive, tertiary hydrogen can oxidise to alcohal with $KMn{O}_4$

2-methyl-butane