NEET2010ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesActual
In a set of reactions, ethyl benzene yielded a product D . ' D ' would be
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea Alkaline KMnO ₄ converts complete carbon chain that is directly attached to benzene nucleus, to - COOH group. Br ₂ in the presence of halogon carrier causes bromination and ethyl alcohol in acidic medium results in esterification.