Aromatic Aldehydes Ketones and Acids - Result Question 8
####10. The major product of the following reaction is
(2019 Main, 11 Jan I)
$\xrightarrow[\text { (ii) } H _2 SO _4 \text { (dil.) }]{\xrightarrow[\text { (i) } KMnO _4 KOH, \Delta]{\longrightarrow}}$ (a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10. (a)
Solution:
- In presence of alkaline $KMnO _4$, vigorous oxidation of alkyl or acyl benzene takes place. During oxidation, aromatic nucleus remains intact but the entire chain is oxidised to $-COOH$ group irrespective of the length of carbon chain.
