Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 283
Question: Which of the following compounds on boiling with $ KMnO_4 $ (alk.) and subsequent acidification will not give benzoic acid
[KCET 2001]
Options:
A) Benzyl alcohol
B) Acetophenone
C) Anisole
D) Toluene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
on $ KMnO_4 $ oxidation does not give benzoic acid.