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The compound formed as a result of oxida...

The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethylbenzene by `KMnO_(4)`

A

benzyl alcohol

B

benzophenone

C

acetophenone

D

benzoic acid

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The correct Answer is:
D
Alkyl chains on aromatic ring can be oxidized to -COOH by oxidizing agent `KMnO_(4)`

Hence ethyl benzene on oxidation with `KMnO_(4)` gives benzoic acid.
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