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Assertion : In the presence of alkaline `KMnO_(4)` 4-methylacetophenone is oxidised to benzoic acid.
Reason : Keto group is oxidised to `-COOH` group.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Alkaline `KMnO_(4)` will oxidise both, `-CH_(3) and -COCH_(3)` groups to `-COOH` group.
Hence benzene-1, 4-dicarboxylic acid (terephthalic acid) will be formed.
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