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QJEEM07Ch730e: JEE Main 2007 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM07Ch730e Solution: The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene…

The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by KMnO4 is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A benzophenone
  • B acetophenone
  • C benzoic acid
  • D benzyl alcohol

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When alkyl benzene are oxidised with alkaline KMnO4,KMn{O_4}, (strong oxidising agent) the entire alkyl group is oxidised to −COOH-COOH group regardless of length of side chain.

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