Question

X on oxidation with alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ gives benzoic acid. The X may be

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

: The alkyl side chain on benzene, irrespective of its size or nature, is completely oxidised to carboxylic group on oxidation with $KMn{O}_4$ .