Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 4

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

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Solution:

  1. The major product of the given reaction is benzoic acid $\left(C _6 H _5 COOH\right)$. On vigorous oxidation of alkyl benzene with acidic or alkaline $KMnO _4$, 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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