Chemistry - Carboxylic acid and their Derivatives Question with Solution | TestHub

Explain question :

Question is asking about major product $(\mathrm{P})$ formed in the given reaction.

Concept :

This question is based on side chain oxidation of aromatic compound with ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_4$.

Solution :

KMnO₄ oxidises benzylic carbon containing at least one α-hydrogen atom to –COOH.