Chapter 23, Problem 103IL

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound has to be identified when it gives a acetic acid on reacting with ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation reaction:

Alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction using oxidising agent like ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ which yields the corresponding carbonyl compounds. Primary alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction yields the corresponding aldehyde or acid, secondary alcohol undergoes oxidation reaction yields the corresponding ketone as the product. Tertiary alcohols do not undergo oxidation reaction.