What kind of reaction is occurring between potassium permanganate and cyclohexene? (I.e. Combination, double displacement, etc.

Answer 1

Well, it is somewhat complicated, depending if it is under acidic, alkaline, or neutral reaaction. You can get some wild colors with this reaction.

The cyclohexene is oxidized, and what happens to the permanganate ion depends on the pH of the reaction.

In simple terms of I suspect the reaction types you are studying, I would go for oxidation if you have that term, and if you don't have that term, then combination reaction.

But the better term, is oxidation-reduction in acid pH, oxidation in another, and redox in another pH.

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/alkenes/kmno4.html