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Benzoic acid can be prepared by oxidation of tert-Butyl benzene.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in final exam.Enquiry is from Methods of Carboxylic Acids Preparation in chapter Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (B) False

For explanation: tert-Butyl benzene consists of a tertiary group with no benzylic H. It is highly stable and does not UNDERGO OXIDATION even under drastic conditions, to GIVE aromatic CARBOXYLIC acids.



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