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**Exercise: Aromatic Organic Product Formation**

**Objective:** Draw the structure of the aromatic organic product formed from the reaction of the given compound with potassium permanganate (\( \text{KMnO}_4 \)).

**Reaction Details:**

- **Starting Compound:** The compound is a methyl-substituted benzene (arene) with additional alkyl groups attached to the ring.
  
- **Reagents:** 
  - \( \text{KMnO}_4 \) (Potassium Permanganate)
  - \( \text{H}^+ \) (Acidic conditions)
  - Heat

**Diagram Explanation:**

1. **Chemical Structure:** 
   - The left side of the image shows the starting aromatic compound with a hexagonal benzene ring. The benzene has three alkyl groups attached: two methyl groups located para to each other and one ethyl group.
   
2. **Reaction Arrow:**
   - Points from the starting compound toward the right, indicating the expected transformation.
   
3. **Reagent Details:**
   - The reagents (\( \text{KMnO}_4 \), \( \text{H}^+ \), and heat) are indicated above the arrow, typical for indicating chemical transformation conditions. These conditions suggest a strong oxidation process.

**Additional Notes:**

- The reaction involves oxidation of side chain alkyl groups, typically converting them to carboxylic acids if possible.
- Ensure correct application of reaction conditions to predict the aromatic carboxylic acid formed.

**Instructions:** Use the drawing tool to illustrate the expected aromatic product by completing the reaction pathway.
Transcribed Image Text:**Exercise: Aromatic Organic Product Formation** **Objective:** Draw the structure of the aromatic organic product formed from the reaction of the given compound with potassium permanganate (\( \text{KMnO}_4 \)). **Reaction Details:** - **Starting Compound:** The compound is a methyl-substituted benzene (arene) with additional alkyl groups attached to the ring. - **Reagents:** - \( \text{KMnO}_4 \) (Potassium Permanganate) - \( \text{H}^+ \) (Acidic conditions) - Heat **Diagram Explanation:** 1. **Chemical Structure:** - The left side of the image shows the starting aromatic compound with a hexagonal benzene ring. The benzene has three alkyl groups attached: two methyl groups located para to each other and one ethyl group. 2. **Reaction Arrow:** - Points from the starting compound toward the right, indicating the expected transformation. 3. **Reagent Details:** - The reagents (\( \text{KMnO}_4 \), \( \text{H}^+ \), and heat) are indicated above the arrow, typical for indicating chemical transformation conditions. These conditions suggest a strong oxidation process. **Additional Notes:** - The reaction involves oxidation of side chain alkyl groups, typically converting them to carboxylic acids if possible. - Ensure correct application of reaction conditions to predict the aromatic carboxylic acid formed. **Instructions:** Use the drawing tool to illustrate the expected aromatic product by completing the reaction pathway.
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Step 1: Oxidation with KMnO4

When an alkyl-substituted benzene is treated with KMnO4, the alkyl part is oxidized to carboxylic acid. Oxidation happens only when a H is present in the benzylic position. 

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