
The major product of the following reaction is:

Solution

Alkaline 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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