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Question

Reaction of Ethyl Benzene with $K M n 0_{4}$ gives which of the follwoing

Moderate

A

Acetophenone
B

Benzoic acid
C

Benzyl alcohol
D

Benzophenone

Solution

Benzylic hydrogens as shown below if present always undergoes oxidation to give benzoic acid
see as ethyl group instead of CH in the reactant

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