Which of the following pairs do not give the same compound on heating ...
Heating with alkaline potassium permanganate is a common method for oxidizing aromatic compounds. In this reaction, the benzene ring of the aromatic compound is oxidized to form a diol. However, not all aromatic compounds behave the same way in this reaction.
Explanation:
D) o-Xylene and n-Butyl benzene:
o-Xylene and n-Butyl benzene do not give the same compound on heating with alkaline potassium permanganate.
o-Xylene has two methyl groups attached to the benzene ring, while n-Butyl benzene has a butyl group attached to the ring. When heated with alkaline potassium permanganate, o-xylene is oxidized to form two different diols, while n-Butyl benzene is oxidized to form only one diol.
The products formed are:
o-Xylene:
- 4,5-dihydroxy-1,2-dimethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene
- 3,4-dihydroxy-1,2-dimethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene
n-Butyl benzene:
- 1,2-dihydroxy-4-n-butylbenzene
Thus, o-Xylene and n-Butyl benzene do not give the same compound on heating with alkaline potassium permanganate.
A) Toluene and Propyl benzene:
Toluene and propyl benzene both give the same compound, benzene-1,2-diol, on heating with alkaline potassium permanganate.
B) Toluene and n-Butyl benzene:
Toluene and n-Butyl benzene both give the same compound, benzene-1,4-diol, on heating with alkaline potassium permanganate.
C) Propyl benzene and Isopropyl benzene:
Propyl benzene and isopropyl benzene both give the same compound, benzene-2,3-diol, on heating with alkaline potassium permanganate.
Which of the following pairs do not give the same compound on heating ...
All mono-substituted alkyl benzenes, with primary or secondary alkyl groups, on vigorous oxidation give benzoic acid. The entire side chain is oxidised irrespective of the length. In case of o-xylene, there are two methyl groups on the benzene ring and both of them are oxidised to carboxyl group, resulting in phthalic acid.