The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by `KMnO – InterviewSolution

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1.	The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by `KMnO_4` isA. BenzophenoneB. AcetophenoneC. Benzoic acidD. Benzyl alcohol
Answer» Correct Answer - C Any aliphatic carbon with hydrogen attached to it, in combination with benzene ring , will be oxidized to benzoic acid by `KMnO_4//H^+` hence (c ) is correct

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