Generally alkanes resist oxidation but alkane with tertiary H atom(s) can be oxidised to corresponding alcohols by KMnO4 
∴R1⇒CH3R2⇒CH3R3⇒CH3
NEET UG 2024 — Chemistry Organic Chemistry
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The alkane that can be oxidized to the corresponding alcohol by KMnO4 as per the equation 
is, when:
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Held on 30 Apr 2024 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
R1=H;R2=H;R3=H
- B
R1=CH3;R2=CH3;R3=CH3
- C
R1=CH3;R2=H;R3=H
- D
R1=CH3;R2=CH3;R3=H
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