Question: A compound B has the formula C8H10. After vigorous oxidation, it yields benzoic acid (structure in Eq. 17.37). What is the structure of B? Eq.

A compound B has the formula C8H10. After vigorous oxidation, it yields benzoic acid (structure in Eq. 17.37). What is the structure of B?
Eq. 17.37
A compound B has the formula C8H10. After vigorous oxidation,

Cr(VI) vigorous C OH benzoic acid CH CH Cr(VI) vigorous 1-phenylethanol Cr(VI) mild C CH3 acetophenone

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