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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

2-phenylethane react with KMnO4 in presence of KOH and heat ------->complete the reaction

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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8 Years ago
Concept: If there is an alkyl chain attached to phenylic group(irrespective of the alkyl chain) upon oxidation (strong oxidising agents like KMno4) gives benzoic acid.