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Explain the question : Asking about the number of ${\mathrm{sp}}^2$ carbon in the final product of the given reactions. Concept : this question is based on

(1) Reductive ozonolysis

(2) Oxidation of aldehyde with ${\mathrm{KMnO}}_4$

(3) Kolbe's electrolysis

(4) Aromatisation.

Solution :

(Final product)

• Benzene is the final product of this reaction.

• Number of sp² carbon in benzene is 6.