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ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsJEE Main

[AIEEE 2007] Oxidation of ethylbenzene by KMnO₄ gives

Answer: (D)

Solution

Hot, vigorous KMnO₄ oxidation of *any* alkylbenzene side chain (as long as it bears at least one benzylic hydrogen) proceeds all

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