Aldehydes Ketones Question 43

Question: In the above sequence of reaction X and Y are respectively

Options:

A) $ H_2/Pt;Br_2 $

B) $ KMnO_4;H_2/Pt $

C) $ KMnO_4( aq );HI/P $

D) $ NH_2-NH_2/KOH,HI/P $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ KMnO_4 $ converts $ -CH_3 $ group of toluene into $ -COOH $ while HI reduces $ -COOH $ group into - $ CH_3 $ group.