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Which compound is formed when butan-1-ol is oxidized with KMnO₄?

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Butan-1-ol (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH), a primary alcohol, is oxidized to butanoic acid (CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH) with KMnO₄, a strong oxidant.

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