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.