
Acid D formed in above reaction is: [2024]
Malonic acid
Oxalic acid
Succinic acid
Gluconic acid
(3)

The total number of compounds from below when treated with hot giving benzoic acid is: [2025]

3
5
4
6
(2)
According to NTA following five compounds give benzoic acid upon oxidation with , because presence of a benzylic hydrogen is necessary for oxidation of side chain to –COOH.

But if there is oxygen or multiple bond at benzylic position, then also oxidation occurs.
