The major product of the following reaction is:

The major product of the following reaction is:

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Solution


Alkaline KMnO4 oxidise benzylic carbon to the carboxylic acid.

Alkenes react with acidified potassium permanganate. Potassium Permanganate is a strong oxidant, and will initially convert the double bond to two alcohol (OH) groups.

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)

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