Question

Predict the major products for each of the following reactions with KMnO₄, NaOH (cold):

a) Carboxylic acid
b) Aldehyde
c) Ketone
d) Alcohol

Answer 1

The major product of the reaction with KMnO₄ and NaOH (cold) is the corresponding salt or carboxylate ion for each of the given reactants: carboxylic acid, aldehyde, ketone, and alcohol.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The major product of the reaction between a carboxylic acid and KMnO₄ and NaOH (cold) is the corresponding salt or carboxylate ion.

b) The major product of the reaction between an aldehyde and KMnO₄ and NaOH (cold) is the corresponding salt or carboxylate ion.

c) The major product of the reaction between a ketone and KMnO₄ and NaOH (cold) is the corresponding salt or carboxylate ion.

d) The major product of the reaction between an alcohol and KMnO₄ and NaOH (cold) is the corresponding salt or carboxylate ion.