The compound formed as a result of oxida...

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 oxidized to benzoic acid by `KMnO_(4)//H^(+)`.

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