AP EAMCET20224 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Identify the major product formed in the following reaction sequence
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
First step of the reaction involves friedel-craft's acylation of toluene to form 4-methyl acetophenone, The electrophile generated in the above reaction is acetyl carbocation In the second step 4-methyl acetophenone. undegoes oxidation in presence of potassium permanganate in alkaline medium followed by hydrolysis to form Terephthalic acid or Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid.