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(i) What would be observed on adding a 5% alkaline potassium permanganate drop by drop to some warm ethanol taken in a test-tube? (ii) Write the name of the compound formed during the chemical reaction.

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Solution :(i) Colour of `KMnO_(4)` DISAPPEARS because it takes part in the OXIDATION of ethanol.
(ii) Ethanol is oxidized to produce ETHANOIC ACID.


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