how to convert ethylbenzene to benzoic acid - Chemistry -

Question

how to convert ethylbenzene to benzoic acid????

Kirti Gogia · Accepted Answer

Ethylbenzene on being treated with alkaline KMnO4 or
acidified KMnO4 gives benzoic acid Following is the
chemical equation for the reaction
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