What is the role of KMnO₄ in the given reaction?
${CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} OH + alkaline . KMn O_{4} \overset{heat}{\to} {CH}_{3} COOH$

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Reducing agent

Oxidizing agent

Catalyst

Dehydrating agent

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The given reaction is an oxidation reaction.

Oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids takes place in the presence of strong oxidizing agents like alkaline potassium permanganate. It oxidizes ethanol to form ethanoic acid.

Two Hydrogen atoms are replaced by an atom of oxygen, making the oxidation of ethanol.

Therefore, alkaline ${KMnO}_{4}$ is used as a oxidizing agent.

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