MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Preparation of Carboxylic Acids from Hydrocarbons

When o-xylene...

Question

When o-xylene is oxidised with alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ , the product is:

A

Terephthalic acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Phthalic acid

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Benzoic acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Salicylic acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Phthalic acid
Option B is correct.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

K M n O_{4}

acts as on oxidising agent in alkaline medium. When alkaline

K M n O_{4}

is treated with KI, iodide ion is oxidised to :

K M_{n} O_{4}

acts as an Oxidising agent in alkaline medium. When alkaline

K M_{n} O_{4}

is treated with KI, iodide ion is oxidised to

Q. What will be the final product when ethylamine is oxidised with KMnO₄, in acidic medium.

Q. The products obtained when 2-methylpropene is oxidised with hot conc. acidic

K M n O_{4}

Q. The products obtained when 2-Methylpropene is oxidised with hot conc. acidic

K M n O_{4}

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Synthesis of Carboxylic Acids

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Preparation of Carboxylic Acids from Hydrocarbons

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon