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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Oxidation of cumene with acidic K2Cr2O7 gives
Options
A Phenylacetic acid
B Benzaldehyde
C Benzyl alcohol
D Benzoic acid
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cumene (isopropylbenzene, C6H5CH(CH3)2) on oxidation with acidic K2Cr2O7 gives benzoic acid (C6H5COOH). The side chain is oxidized completely to the carboxylic acid.

Hint

What acid is formed from cumene oxidation?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1657 of 1999
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