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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is the product when benzaldehyde is treated with alkaline KMnO₄?
Options
A Benzyl alcohol
B Benzoic acid
Correct Answer
C Benzene
D Phenol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aromatic aldehydes like benzaldehyde are oxidized to benzoic acid under alkaline KMnO₄ conditions. They are less easily oxidized than aliphatic aldehydes.

Hint

Aldehyde → carboxylic acid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 652 of 1999
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