JEE PYQ: Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 3
Question 3 - 2021 (18 Mar Shift 1)
para-methylanisole (4-methyl anisole) is treated with alkaline $\text{KMnO}_4$ / $\text{H}^+$ to give product “X”.
Considering the above chemical reaction, identify the product “X”:
(1) [Structure: 4-methoxybenzaldehyde (CHO group para to $\text{OCH}_3$)]
(2) [Structure: 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol ($\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$ group para to $\text{OCH}_3$)]
(3) [Structure: 4-methoxybenzoic acid (COOH group para to $\text{OCH}_3$)]
(4) [Structure: 4-methylphenol ($\text{CH}_3$ group para to OH)]
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