Toluene can be oxidised to benzoic acid by

KMNO₄

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K₂Cr₂O₇

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H₂SO₄

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Botha) andb)

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Solution

The correct option is D Botha) andb)
d) You need strong oxidising agents to convert toluene to benzoic acid. Both (a) and (b) fit that description.

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