Assertion : Oxidation of toluene as well as ethyl benzene with `KMnO_(4)` gives benzoic acid. Reason : Both toluene and ethyl benzene are more reactiv

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Assertion : Oxidation of toluene as well as ethyl benzene with `KMnO_(4)` gives benzoic acid. Reason : Both toluene and ethyl benzene are more reactiv

Assertion : Oxidation of toluene as well as ethyl benzene with `KMnO_(4)` gives benzoic acid.
Reason : Both toluene and ethyl benzene are more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic substitution reactions.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - C
(c) Correct explanation. Irrespective of the length of the alkyl side chain, oxidation occurs at more reactive benzylic car bon atom leading to the formation of benzoic acid.

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