Question

For given reaction: 

‘P’ is

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Analyze the Reaction

The reaction involves KMnO₄/H⁺, which is a typical oxidizing agent that cleaves alkenes and oxidizes the resulting fragments to carboxylic acids.

Step 2: Predict the Major Product

The oxidation of an alkene will cleave the double bond and convert both fragments into carboxylic acids. The correct product is:

$$ \text{COOH} \longrightarrow -C - C \longrightarrow \text{COOH} $$

Conclusion

The correct product is a pair of carboxylic acids formed by cleaving the alkene.