Acetaldehyde
Acetic acid
\(C H _2 O H . C H _2 O H\)
\(C H _3 . C H_ 2 . C O . C H _3\)
The correct option is (B): Acetic acid
The compound formed is acetic acid. In the reaction, potassium permanganate will act as an oxidising agent.
Complete the following reactions by writing the structure of the main products: