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A compound b has the formula c8h10. after vigorous oxidation, it yields benzoic acid. draw the structure of

b.

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Answer = Ethylbenzene
Following is the oxidation reaction of ethylbenzene with molecular formula C8H10, yielding Benzoic acid on vigorous Oxidation.
A compound b has the formula c8h10. after vigorous oxidation, it yields benzoic acid-example-1
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