Question

Full question: An alcohol of molecular formula C4H10O2 contains two OH groups and has an unbranched carbon atom chain.

On reaction with excess hot potassium permanganate this alcohol is converted into a compound of molecular C4H6O4

To which carbon atoms in the chain of the alcohol are the two OH groups attached?

A: 1 and 2
B: 1 and 3
C: 1 and 4
D: 2 and 3

And an explanation as to how you would obtain the answer would be good.
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Answer 1

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