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JEE PYQ: Aromatic Compounds Question 17

Question 17 - 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)

The major product of: Ethylbenzene $\xrightarrow{(i) \text{alk. KMnO}_4; (ii) \text{H}_3\text{O}^+}$

(1) Benzoic acid ($\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COOH}$)

(2) Phenylacetaldehyde

(3) Phenylacetic acid

(4) Acetophenone

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Answer: (1)

Solution

Alkaline $\text{KMnO}_4$ oxidizes any alkyl side chain to $-\text{COOH}$.


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