What happen if KMnO4/H+ added to phenylethanoic acid oxidation? [closed]








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What happen if KMnO4/H+ added to phenylethanoic acid oxidation?![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PgBFA.jpg)




Adding KMnO4/H+ to any compound containing benzene ring oxidizes the aliphatic part to COOH so benzoic acid is formed.


Note:The aliphatic part should not be 3°.


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