Does aldehyde react with KMnO4?
Does aldehyde react with KMnO4? Using the principles above, we expect KMno4 to react with alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes and aromatic side chains. Examples are provided below. Why is KMnO4 not used in a test for aldehydes? Only very strong oxidizing agents such as potassium manganate(VII) (potassium permanganate) solution oxidize Read more…