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Why does mixing alcohol sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate make a thunderstorm?
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Concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with Potassium permanganate to produce manganese VII oxide (commonly called manganese heptoxide), Mn2O7.
Mn2O7 is a very strong oxidizer and will rapidly react with most organic compounds even at room temperature.
In this case the reaction is able to produce light and sound even without contact with oxygen gas.
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Why does secondary alcohol react with potassium permanganate more quickly than primary alcohol?
Because a primary alcohol oxidation is a two step process. First going to an aldehyde then to a carboxylic acid. A secondary alcohol is a one step process that produces a ketone.
Why the color of potassium perpanganate disappears if it is added to warm solution of ethanol?
When potassium permanganate reacts with ethanol, it releases oxygen. ie, an atom of oxygen thus converting the ethanol to acetic acid. Initially colour disappears because coloured permanganate ions of potassium permanganate are consumed to oxidise ethanol. C 2 H 5 OH (WITH ALKALINE KMnO 4) CH 3 COOH+H 2 O Remember :When excess is added colour does not change because there is no more alcohol left and hence there is no reaction.
Sodium Peroxoborate reacts with sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate to give what products?
2MnO4- + 5H2O2 + 6H+ → 2Mn2+ + 5O2 + 8H2O Permanganate is added to H2SO4 + H2O2 and is reduced because it is a better oxidising agent that H2O2 the purple MnO4 ion is used up and the solution fades almost to clear if the mix is right
What are the Reactions of ethanal with potassium permanganate?
Ethanol (CH3CH2OHl) + KMnO4 ----> Ethanal (CH3CHO) -----> Ethanoic Acid (CH3COOH) Primary Alcohol Oxidized ---> Aldehyde Oxidized---> Carboxyilic Acid You could attain Ethanal by using the oxidizing agent Pyridinium Chlorochromate (PCC) anhydrously.
What will happen if you mixed potassium chloride and alcohol?
Absolutely nothing
What is the relative reactivity of Secondary and tertiary alcohols towards oxidation with potassium permanganate?
primary alcohol reacts the fastest towards oxidation followed by secondary alcohol and tertiary alcohol.
Which Fumigant product used for Fumigation in pharmaceutical industry?
potassium permanganate is used for fumigation. In addition to it alcohol and dettol is also used
What is the titrimetric analysis of ethanol in fruit wines?
estimation of alcohol content in fruit wines can be done by titrating fruit wine against potassium permanganate.
Why does secondary alcohol react with potassium permanganate more quickly than primary alcohol?
Because a primary alcohol oxidation is a two step process. First going to an aldehyde then to a carboxylic acid. A secondary alcohol is a one step process that produces a ketone.
Why is the reaction between glycerol and potassium permanganate irreversible?
The reaction between glycerol and potassium permanganate is irreversible because it involves a complete change in the molecular structure of the reactants. Glycerol, an alcohol compound, is oxidized by potassium permanganate, resulting in the formation of different products, such as carbon dioxide, water, and manganese dioxide. Once these new products are formed, it is difficult to reverse the reaction and reform the original reactants.
Why the color of potassium perpanganate disappears if it is added to warm solution of ethanol?
When potassium permanganate reacts with ethanol, it releases oxygen. ie, an atom of oxygen thus converting the ethanol to acetic acid. Initially colour disappears because coloured permanganate ions of potassium permanganate are consumed to oxidise ethanol. C 2 H 5 OH (WITH ALKALINE KMnO 4) CH 3 COOH+H 2 O Remember :When excess is added colour does not change because there is no more alcohol left and hence there is no reaction.
Why potassium permanganate is discolored in the presence of 1-butanol 2-butanol but slowly acidifies by 2-methyl-2-propanol though all three alcohols have the same molecular formula?
1-Butanol is a primary alcohol (the OH group is attached to a carbon that is only attached to one other carbon) and is oxidised to butanal.2-Butanol is a secondary alcohol (the OH group is attached to a carbon that is attached to two other carbons) and is oxidised to butanone.2-methyl-2-propanol is a tertiary alcohol (the OH group is attached to a carbon that is attached to three other carbons) and this means it does not react with potassium permanganate as it can no longer undergo anymore oxidations. This is why it does not show a visible reaction with potassium permanganate.
Sodium Peroxoborate reacts with sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate to give what products?
2MnO4- + 5H2O2 + 6H+ → 2Mn2+ + 5O2 + 8H2O Permanganate is added to H2SO4 + H2O2 and is reduced because it is a better oxidising agent that H2O2 the purple MnO4 ion is used up and the solution fades almost to clear if the mix is right
Why sulfuric acid is not used while treating alcohol with potassium iodide?
as sulphuric acid works as an oxidising agent therefore it oxidises iodine anions to iodine diatomic gas molecules so its addition leads to the failure of desired product.
What are the Reactions of ethanal with potassium permanganate?
Ethanol (CH3CH2OHl) + KMnO4 ----> Ethanal (CH3CHO) -----> Ethanoic Acid (CH3COOH) Primary Alcohol Oxidized ---> Aldehyde Oxidized---> Carboxyilic Acid You could attain Ethanal by using the oxidizing agent Pyridinium Chlorochromate (PCC) anhydrously.
Examples of liquids other than water?
Alcohol, mercury, gasoline, sulfuric acid, paint and VERY cold oxygen.
What will happen if you mixed potassium chloride and alcohol?
Absolutely nothing
