The major product ' P ' formed in the given reaction is

The major product 'P' formed in the given reaction is

 

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Solution

Alkaline potassium permanganate is a strong oxidising agent. In the given molecule alkene part undergo oxidation with alk.KMnO4. The alkene part present in the given molecule is terminal alkene, hence it converts to carboxylic acid group and carbon dioxide. Finally, ester part in the molecule undergo hydrolysis in acidic water.

 

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 1)

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