A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/12/M/J/22

Explanation
Oxidizing agent reduction colors in alcohol oxidation
Steps:
- Identify the initial color of acidified K2Cr2O7: orange due to Cr2O7^2- ion.
- Note reduction to Cr^3+ ions produces green color.
- Identify the initial color of acidified KMnO4: purple due to MnO4^- ion.
- Note reduction to Mn^2+ ions produces colorless solution.
Why none are fully correct:
- No option matches both: orange to green for dichromate(VI) and purple to colourless for manganate(VII).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Dichromate change reversed (green to orange).
- B: Manganate change reversed (colourless to purple).
- C: Manganate shows no change (purple to purple).
- D: Colors swapped and incorrect for both agents.
Not enough information to select an option as all are flawed.
Final answer: None of the options are correct
Topic: Hydroxy compounds
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