NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Name the reagents used in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzoic acid.
Options
- AFehling’s reagent
- BFormaldehyde
- CAlkaline KMnO 4 or acidified KMnO 4
- DGrignard reagent
Correct answer
C. Alkaline KMnO 4 or acidified KMnO 4
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Alkaline KMnO 4 or acidified KMnO 4