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Oxidation of Alkyl Side Chain

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The compound formed as a result of potassium permanganate oxidation of methylbenzene is

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Benzoic acid

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B

Benzyl alcohol

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C

Benzophenone

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Acetophenone

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Solution

The correct option is A Benzoic acid

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