Question

Compound (A) `C_(6)H_(12)` gives a positive test with bromine in carbon tetrachloride. Reaction of (A) with alkaline `KMnO_(4)` yields only (B) which is the potassium salt of an acid. Write structure formulae and `IUPAC` name of (A) and (B).

Answer 1

Correct Answer - (A) `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH=CH-CH_(2)-CH_(3)` (3-Hexene)
(B) `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-OH` (propanoic acid)