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What is the product when 2-methylpropan-2-ol is oxidized with KMnO₄?

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2-Methylpropan-2-ol ((CH₃)3COH), a tertiary alcohol, does not oxidize with KMnO₄ due to the absence of an alpha hydrogen, so it remains unchanged.

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