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convertion of toluene to benzoic acid?

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Answered by sarkaran
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when toluene is refluxed with alkaline KMnO4 solution it is oxidised to benzoic acid and benzoic acid is less soluble in cold water
Answered by AaronM
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Toluene when treated with alkaline KMnO4, KOH and heated gives C6H6 with COO- K+. This when subjected to hydrolysis gives benzoic acid.

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