When acidified KMnO4 solution is decolorised by ethene, the gas acts as

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 1996 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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When acidified KMnO4 solution is decolorised by ethene, the gas acts as
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When acidified KMnO4 solution is decolorised by ethene, it means that ethene is oxidised to a colorless compound and KMnO4 is reduced. Therefore, ethene is acting as a reducing agent. So, the correct option is (c) a reducing agent.
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