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Q 12.7     Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid?

      (iv)     Phenylethene (Styrene)

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On strong oxidation with potassium permanganate (KMnO_{4}) in the presence of strong alkali (KOH) followed by acidic hydrolysis gives benzoic acid.
 

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