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Under acidic conditions, what products can result from the oxidation of alkenes using acidic potassium permanganate or acidic potassium dichromate?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Aldehydes
  • B Ketones and/or acids
  • C Alcohols
  • D Hydrocarbons
Solution:
1901 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Ketones and/or acids
Under acidic conditions, alkenes can be oxidized using either acidic potassium permanganate or acidic potassium dichromate to produce ketones and/or acids, depending on the nature of the alkene and the experimental conditions.

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