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Which of the following is produced by the action of CH3CI on benzene in presence of AICI3 followed by oxidation in the presence of acidified KMnO4 give

Correct answer: D. Benzoic acid

  • A. Toluene
  • B. o-Xylene
  • C. m-Xylene
  • D. Benzoic acid

Explanation

When CH3Cl reacts with benzene in the presence of AlCl3, it forms toluene. Toluene, upon oxidation with acidified KMnO4, gives benzoic acid. Therefore, the correct answer is Benzoic acid. The other options, toluene, o-xylene, and m-xylene, are not the products of the specific reaction sequence described in the question.

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