MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid

The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by KMnO4 is

A.benzophenone

B.acetophenone

C.benzoic acid✓ Correct

D.benzyl alcohol

Explanation

4 KMnO is a good oxidizing agent and oxidizes ethyl benzene to form benzoic acid. Due to the good oxidizing capability of 4 KMnO , it oxidizes the side chain to carboxyl group irrespective of the length of the side chain. Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives 5

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