A compound 'A' on reaction 'X' and 'Y' produces the same major product but different by product 'a' and 'b'. Oxidation of 'a' gives a substance produced by ants.

'X' and 'Y' respectively are

Option 1 - <p>KMnO<sub>4</sub> / H<sup>+</sup> and dil. KMnO<sub>4</sub>, 273 K</p>
Option 2 - <p>KMnO<sub>4</sub> (dilute), 273 K and KMnO<sub>4</sub> / H<sup>+</sup></p>
Option 3 - <p>KMnO<sub>4</sub> / H<sup>+</sup> and O<sub>3</sub>, H<sub>2</sub>O / Zn</p>
Option 4 - <p>O<sub>3</sub>, H<sub>2</sub>O / Zn and KMnO<sub>4</sub> / H<sup>+</sup></p>
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Detailed Solution:

Oxidation of HCHO (a) will produce HCOOH, which is produced by ants.

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Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 11th Chapter Eight 2025

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