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Oxidation of toluene with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification gives which product?
ABenzaldehyde
BBenzyl alcohol
CChlorobenzene
DBenzoic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Benzoic acid
The methyl side chain on the benzene ring is fully oxidised to a carboxyl group, giving benzoic acid.
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