How is n-prophyl benzene converted to benzoic acid?
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Benzene can be converted into benzoic acid as follows.
... Convert benzene to methyl benzene by reacting it with CH3Cl and anhydrous AlCl3. Oxidize methyl benzene with a powerful oxidizing agent like alkaline KMnO4 we will get benzoic acid.
... Convert benzene to methyl benzene by reacting it with CH3Cl and anhydrous AlCl3. Oxidize methyl benzene with a powerful oxidizing agent like alkaline KMnO4 we will get benzoic acid.
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Use KMnO4. It will oxidise the carbon chain to carboxylic acid.
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