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Alkaline potassium permanganate or acidified potassium dichromate act as oxidising agents by

Question
Alkaline potassium permanganate or acidified potassium dichromate act as oxidising agents by
Removing oxygen from alcohols
Adding oxygen to alcohols, converting them to carboxylic acids
Removing hydrogen only, with no oxygen involved
Forming purely ionic salts
Answer
Adding oxygen to alcohols, converting them to carboxylic acids
Detailed Explanation
These reagents oxidise alcohols by adding oxygen, converting them into carboxylic acids.
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