The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by $K M n O_{4}$ is:

acetophenone

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benzophenone

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benzoic acid

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benzaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is D benzoic acid

The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by $K M n O_{4}$ is benzoic acid.

The reagents that can be used are acidic / alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ , acidified $K_{2} C r_{2} O_{7}$ , dil $H N O_{3}$ .
Irrespective of the length of the chain, entire side chain of alkyl group gets oxidized to carboxyl group.

Option C is correct.

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