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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct option: \(\text{A}\). Oxidation of hydrocarbons depends on the reagent strength; cold dilute \(\ce{KMnO4}\) gives vicinal diols for alkenes, while stronger conditions cleave multiple bonds. Recovered question text: 72. 1-Butyne reacts with cold alkaline KMnO4 to produce (A) CH CH COOH (B) CH CH CH COOH 3 2 3 2 2 (C) CH CH COOH + CO (D) CH CH COOH + HCOOH 3 2 2 3 2