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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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Show how each of following compounds could be converted to benzoic acid.
Phenylethene (styrene)

Answer

Phenylethene by reduction gives ethylbenzene. Ethylbenzene on vigrous oxidation with alkaline potassium permangante gives benzoic acid.

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