Question

Given below are two statements :

Statement-I : 2-methylbutane on oxidation with KMnO₄ gives 2-methylbutan-2-ol.

Statement-II : n-alkanes can be easily oxidised to corresponding alcohol with KMnO₄ .

Choose the correct option :

(1) Both statement I and statement II are correct

(2) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Alkane are very less reactive, tertiary hydrogen can oxidise to alcohal with KMnO₄ .