(a) Write a suitable chemical equation to complete each of the following transformations :(i) Butan-l-ol to butanoic acid(it) 4-Methylacetophenone to benzene-1, 4-dicarboxylic acid(b) An organic compound with molecular formula C9H10O forms 2, 4-DNP derivative, reduces Tollen’sreagent and undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction. On vigorous oxidation it gives 1, 2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Identify the compound.

(a) Write a suitable chemical equation to complete each of the following transformations :(i) Butan-l-ol to butanoic acid(it) 4-Methylacetophenone to benzene-1, 4-dicarboxylic acid(b) An organic compound with molecular formula C9H10O forms 2, 4-DNP derivative, reduces Tollen’sreagent and undergoes Cannizzaro’s reaction. On vigorous oxidation it gives 1, 2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Identify the compound.

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