JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

In the sequence C₆H₅CH₃ —oxidation→ A —NaOH→ B —soda lime→ C, the final product C is

Answer: (B)

Solution

Oxidation of toluene's methyl group gives benzoic acid (A); neutralisation with NaOH gives sodium

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Question ID VK-140193