The compound formed as a result of oxidation of ethyl benzene by is
benzyl alcohol
benzophenone
acetophenone
benzoic acid.
As we learnt in
Oxidation of Alkyl benzene -
The entire side chain of alkyl benzene is oxidised to carboxyl group irrespective of the length of the side chain.
- wherein
Option 1)
benzyl alcohol
This option is incorrect
Option 2)
benzophenone
This option is incorrect
Option 3)
acetophenone
This option is incorrect
Option 4)
benzoic acid.
This option is correct
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