D-And F-Block Elements Ques 28
Question: Which statement is not correct
[MP PET 1999]
Options:
A) Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidising substance
B) Potassium permanganate is a weaker oxidising substance than potassium dichromate
C) Potassium permanganate is a stronger oxidising substance than potassium dichromate
D) Potassium dichromate oxidises a secondary alcohol into a ketone
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In acidic medium, $ KMnO_4 $ gives 5 oxygen while acidic $ K_2Cr_2O_7 $ gives 3 oxygen.
