Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid.
Phenylethene (Styrene)
Here the oxidation of styrene with alcoholic KMNO4 is followed by hydrolysis leads to the formation of benzoic acid.
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Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid.
Phenylethene (Styrene)
Here the oxidation of styrene with alcoholic KMNO4 is followed by hydrolysis leads to the formation of benzoic acid.