Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 4
####4. The major product of the following reaction is
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Solution:
- The major product of the given reaction is benzoic acid
. On vigorous oxidation of alkyl benzene with acidic or alkaline , aromatic acids are obtained. During oxidation of alkyl benzene, the aromatic nucleus remains intact and the entire chain is oxidised to group irrespective of the length of carbon chain.