JEE Main 20199 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2019
- Date
- 9 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
JEE Main 2019 · 9 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
The major product of the following reaction is:
The major product of the following reaction is:

Options
- A

- B

- C

- D

Correct answer
B. 
Step-by-step solution
Alkaline 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.