JEE Main20199 Apr 2019Morning ShiftChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesActual
The major product of the following reaction is:
Correct answer
1
Step-by-step solution
Alkaline K M n O 4 oxidise benzylic carbon to the carboxylic acid. Alkenes react with acidified potassium permanganate. Potassium Permanganate is a strong oxidant, and will initially convert the double bond to two alcohol (OH) groups.