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Which of the following compounds on boiling with \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\](alk.) and subsequent acidification will not give benzoic acid        [KCET 2001]

A)                 Benzyl alcohol  

B)                 Acetophenone

C)                 Anisole

D)                 Toluene

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                 on \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] oxidation does not give benzoic acid.