Benzene($\ce{C6H6}$) does not react with alkaline $\ce{KMnO4}$, however alkylarenes react when there are benzylic hydrogens. What could be the reason for this?
Thanks in advance
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Sign up to join this communityBenzene($\ce{C6H6}$) does not react with alkaline $\ce{KMnO4}$, however alkylarenes react when there are benzylic hydrogens. What could be the reason for this?
Thanks in advance
Benzene does not have any benzylic hydrogen it's formula is C6H6 while alkyl arenes 1 degree or 2 degree have benzylic H atoms which get oxidized in presence of strong oxidizing agents like alkaline KMnO4
The mechanism given in this link is as follows.