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Which of the following on oxidation with alkaline `KMnO_(4)` followed by acidification with HCl gives benzoic acid ?

A

toluene

B

ethylbenzene

C

isopropylbenzene

D

tert-butylbenzene

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, C
tert-Butylbenzene does not undergo oxidation to yield benzoic acid since it does not have benzylic hydrogen.
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