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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Toluene undergoes oxidation to give
Options
A Benzyl alcohol
B Quinone
C Benzaldehyde
D Benzoic acid
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Toluene (C6H5CH3) on oxidation with strong oxidizing agents (like KMnO4, K2Cr2O7) gives benzoic acid (C6H5COOH).

Hint

What acid is formed from oxidation of toluene?

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