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Which of the following aromatic ring will NOT give positive test with KMnO4?

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Toluene
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Benzene
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Mesitylene
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Cummene
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Solution

The correct option is B Benzene
Alkyl substituted benzene reacts with KMnO4 to get oxidised to benzoic acid whereas benzene will not give any such reaction.Eg:
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