Question

The oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid can be done using which of the following reagents.

Options

• CrO₂Cl₂ in CS₂

• PCC

• KMnO₄

• NaBH₄

Answer 1

KMnO₄

Explanation:

Toulene can be converted directly to benzoic acid on its reaction with KMnO₄, OH⁻ and H₃O⁺.