Assertion : In the presence of alkaline `KMnO_(4)` 4-methylacetophenone is oxidised to benzoic acid. Reason : Keto group is oxidised to `-COOH` group.
Assertion : In the presence of alkaline `KMnO_(4)` 4-methylacetophenone is oxidised to benzoic acid.
Reason : Keto group is oxidised to `-COOH` group.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.
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Correct Answer - D
Alkaline `KMnO_(4)` will oxidise both, `-CH_(3) and -COCH_(3)` groups to `-COOH` group.
Hence benzene-1, 4-dicarboxylic acid (terephthalic acid) will be formed.
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