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What is the use of KMnO4 in the manufacture of methanol?(a) To increase pH(b) To decrease pH(c) To remove impurities(d) To increase turbidityI got this question in examination.Enquiry is from Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries topic in section Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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The correct choice is (c) To REMOVE impurities

Easiest EXPLANATION: KMnO4 is added to remove TRACE of impurities such as ketones and aldehydes. PRESENCE of impurities decreases the PURITY of methanol.



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