(D) Both the Assertion and the Reason are false.$KMnO_4$ is a strong oxidising agent,not a reducing agent.Acetylene $(CH \equiv CH)$ on treatment with

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

(D) Both the Assertion and the Reason are false.$KMnO_4$ is a strong oxidising agent,not a reducing agent.Acetylene $(CH \equiv CH)$ on treatment with alkaline $KMnO_4$ undergoes oxidation to produce oxalic acid ($COOH-COOH$ or $(COOH)_2$): $CH \equiv CH + 4[O] \xrightarrow{\text{Alk. } KMnO_4} COOH-COOH$.

Class 11 Chemistry Hydrocarbons Alkyne

Medium

Assertion : Acetylene on treatment with alkaline $KMnO_4$ produces acetaldehyde.
Reason : Alkaline $KMnO_4$ is a reducing agent.

AIIMS 2000 All AIIMS

A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.