5. (a) Compound A with molecular formula C,Hs is produced when benzene reacts with chloromethane in AlCl3. When A is treated with acidic KMnO4 solution, compound B is formed. When A is treated with conc. HNO; in conc. H2SO4, a yellowish oil solution, C is formed. Draw the molecular structure of A, B and C and write an equation for the formation of A from benzene.

5. (a) Compound A with molecular formula C,Hs is produced when benzene reacts with chloromethane in AlCl3. When A is treated with acidic KMnO4 solution, compound B is formed. When A is treated with conc. HNO; in conc. H2SO4, a yellowish oil solution, C is formed. Draw the molecular structure of A, B and C and write an equation for the formation of A from benzene.

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