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Which of the following on oxidation with alkaline `KMnO_(4)` follwed by acidification with dil. HCl gives terephthalic acid?

A

Toluene

B

Ethyl benzene

C

o-oxylene

D

p-xylene

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The correct Answer is:
A, B
(a,b) Both toluene and ethyl benzene upon oxidation will give benzoic acid.
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