2024 Re-NEET HydrocarbonsTest for unsaturation - Baeyer's reagent Medium Question 8 of 75 in Hydrocarbons

Baeyer's reagent is:

A Acidic potassium permanganate solution
B Acidic potassium dichromate solution
C Cold, dilute, aqueous solution of potassium permanganate
D Hot, concentrated solution of potassium permanganate

The answer is C.

Solution

Baeyer's reagent is a cold, dilute, aqueous solution of potassium permanganate, used as a test for unsaturation (alkenes/alkynes), which decolourises it.

Concept Test for unsaturation - Baeyer's reagent

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