What is oxidation of ethene in organic chemistry?

The oxidation of ethene can also happen in presence of alkaline KMnO4. It is very important method. Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent.

There are two types of oxidation of ethene may occurs in alkaline KMnO4 depending on the reaction condition.

Oxidation of ethene by cool dilute alkaline KMnO4 solution

Ethylene is easily oxidized by cool dilute alkaline KMnO4 solution to produce ethane-1, 2-diol or ethylene glycol. KMnO4 reduces itself into MnO2.

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