In the following reaction, alkaline KMnO4 acts as

• GC Carbon Compounds

In the following reaction, alkaline KMnO₄ acts as:

1. Reducing agent
2. Oxidising agent
3. Catalyst
4. Dehydrating agent

Answer

KMnO₄ acts as oxidising agent as it oxidised CH₃CH₂OH to CH₃COOH by addition of oxygen atom.

The correct option is B.