Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 4

####4. The major product of the following reaction is

(2019 Main, 9 April I) (a)

(c)

(b)

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Solution:

  1. The major product of the given reaction is benzoic acid (C6H5COOH). On vigorous oxidation of alkyl benzene with acidic or alkaline KMnO4, aromatic acids are obtained. During oxidation of alkyl benzene, the aromatic nucleus remains intact and the entire chain is oxidised to COOH group irrespective of the length of carbon chain.



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