orgo question

[issa]

aromatic ring + kmno4/H2SO4 ---------> ???
what is the product?

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[burton117]

Benzene is unaffected by strong oxidizing groups such as KMnO4, so I would say no reaction. Unless there is a substituent present on the aromatic compound, then that would change my answer...

Like if a methyl group were present as a substituent, this would be oxidized to -COOH.

 

[issa]

Benzene is unaffected by strong oxidizing groups such as KMnO4, so I would say no reaction. Unless there is a substituent present on the aromatic compound, then that would change my answer...

Like if a methyl group were present as a substituent, this would be oxidized to -COOH.

this is exactly what i thought.

 

[issa]

is it possible for COH to get synthesized instead of COOH if KMNO4/H2SO4 were reacted for a short period of time?

 

[burton117]

is it possible for COH to get synthesized instead of COOH if KMNO4/H2SO4 were reacted for a short period of time?

I don't think so.. I've only been taught that the carboxylic acid forms... But it is no secret that organic chemistry synthesis is an imperfect science...