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Distinguish between Ethane and ethene (using alkaline potassium permanganate solution)
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When ethene is passed through alkaline potassium permanganate solution (cold dil. KMnO4), it decolourizes the purple coloured solutions whereas on passing Ethane, alkaline potassium permanganate solution remains purple.
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