MCQ
Identify the compound A among the following compounds.
- ✓$o-$terephthalic acid
- B$o-$terephthalaldehyde
- CSalicylic acid
- DNone of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
$o-$terephthalic acid
${\text{Cr}_2O_7^{2−}}/\text{H}^+$ 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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