MCQ
Identify the compound A among the following compounds.
  • $o-$terephthalic acid
  • B
    $o-$terephthalaldehyde
  • C
    Salicylic acid
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: A.
$o-$terephthalic acid
${\text{Cr}_2​O_7^{2−}}/\text{H}^+$​ is an oxidizing agent which oxidizes the compound and oxidative cleavage takes place to form o-terephthalic acid and acetic acid.

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