Yes, dibromophenylethane can react with KMnO4 (potassium permanganate) under certain conditions.

The reaction typically involves the oxidative cleavage of the carbon-carbon bond in the presence of an
oxidizing agent like KMnO4.

When dibromophenylethane reacts with KMnO4 in the presence of acidic conditions, it undergoes
oxidative cleavage, resulting in the formation of two carboxylic acids. The reaction can be represented as
follows:

PhCHBrCH2Br + 2 KMnO4 + 3 H2SO4 → PhCOOH + PhCOOH + 2 KHSO4 + 2 MnSO4 + 4 H2O + 2 Br2

In this reaction, the carbon-carbon bond between the phenyl (Ph) group and the ethyl (CH2CH3) group is
broken, and two carboxylic acids (PhCOOH) are formed. The bromine atoms (Br) from the
dibromophenylethane are also released, resulting in the formation of bromine gas (Br2).

It is important to note that the reaction conditions, such as temperature, concentration, and pH, can
influence the outcome of the reaction. Additionally, the reaction may require the use of additional
reagents or catalysts to facilitate the oxidation process.

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Yes, when dibromophenylethane reacts with KMnO4 (potassium permanganate) in the presence of
acidic conditions, the reaction can cause a noticeable change in the color of the chemicals involved.

Initially, potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a deep purple color. As the reaction progresses, the purple
color of KMnO4 may fade or change, indicating the reduction of the permanganate ion (MnO4-) to other
manganese species. The exact color change observed can vary depending on the reaction conditions and
the specific products formed.

The reaction between dibromophenylethane and KMnO4 involves oxidative cleavage, where the carbon-
carbon bond is broken. This reaction can lead to the formation of carboxylic acids and the release of
bromine gas (Br2). The color change observed may be due to the formation of other manganese
compounds, such as manganese dioxide (MnO2), which can have different colors ranging from brown to
black.

It's important to note that the color change alone is not sufficient to identify the reaction or the products
formed. Other analytical techniques and tests may be required to confirm the reaction and determine
the specific products.