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Assertion : Tertiary butyl benzene on ox...

Assertion `:` Tertiary butyl benzene on oxidation give benzoic acid.
Reason `:` A side chain containing benzylic hydrogen atom is oxidised to `-COOH` group.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
d
Tertiary butyl benzene has no benzylic hydrogen atom.
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