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ChemistryMediumMCQ2025 · 28 Jan Shift 2

Q54.The total number of compounds from below when treated with hot KMnO4 giving benzoic acid is : (1) 6 (2) 3 (3) 5 (4) 4

What This Question Tests

This question assesses knowledge of the powerful oxidizing agent hot KMnO4 and its ability to oxidize alkyl side chains on benzene rings to benzoic acid, regardless of the alkyl group's length, provided there is at least one benzylic hydrogen.

Concepts Tested

Oxidation with KMnO4Side chain oxidation of alkylbenzenes

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