Choose a suitable reagent to carry out this reaction :
Choose a suitable reagent to carry out this reaction :
\(\mathrm{NaBH}_{4}\)
\(\mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{Pd}-\mathrm{C}\)
\(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}\)
\(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}\)
Solution
Treatment of an alkylbenzene with potassium permanganate results in oxidation to give the benzoic acid. The extra carbons are cleared and product benzoic acids is formed.
