Question

The compound formed as a result of oxidation of propyl benzene by hot alkaline KMnO4 is

(a) Benzoic acid

(b) 2-phenyl ethanoic acid

(c) 3-phenyl ethanoic acid

(d) acetophenone​

Answer 1

Answer is opt (a) Benzoic acid

Answer 2

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