Benzoic acid is obtained from the oxidation of _______ with alkaline KMnO4 followed by treatment with mineral acid.
A. phenol
B. benzaldehyde
C. acetophenone
D. benzyl alcohol
Answer:D
Benzoic acid is obtained from the oxidation of _______ with alkaline KMnO4 followed by treatment with mineral acid.
A. phenol B. benzaldehyde C. acetophenone D. benzyl alcohol