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The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by `KMnO_(4)` is

A

benzophenone

B

acetophenone

C

benzoic acid

D

benzyl alcohol

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The correct Answer is:
C
Any aliphatic carbon with hydrogen attached to it, in combination with benzene ring, will be oxidised to benzoic acid by `KMnO_(4)//H^(+)`.
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