Considering the below chemical reaction, identity the product “X”:
A
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B
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C
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Solution
The correct option is C Alkaline KMnO4 in is a strong oxidising agent, it oxidise alkyl benzenes to carboxylic acids.
Hence, the methyl group attached to benzene ring is oxidised to COOH group.