The most appropriate reagent for the conversion of 2 -pentanone to butanoic acid is

The most appropriate reagent for the conversion of 2 -pentanone to butanoic acid is
  1. sodium hypoiodite
  2. $\mathrm{O}_{2}$
  3. acidified $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}$
  4. alkaline $\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}$

Solution

Haloform reaction converts methyl ketones to acids directly. .

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