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Q. n-butyl benzene on oxidation will give:

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Solution:

In the case of homologues of benzene the side chain irrespective of its length, is oxidised to a carboxyl group by means of oxidising agents like chromic acid, or potassium permanganate. Hence, n-butyl benzene on oxidation will give benzoic acid.

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