JEE Main Chemistry question
Oxidation of naphthalene with acidic KMnO₄ gives
Answer: (C)
Solution
Vigorous oxidation of naphthalene cleaves one of its two fused rings, converting it into benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid (phthalic acid).
Oxidation of naphthalene with acidic KMnO₄ gives
Vigorous oxidation of naphthalene cleaves one of its two fused rings, converting it into benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid (phthalic acid).