Which of the following hydrocarbon will NOT react with potassium permanganate in basic condition?  I. methyl benzene     II. isopropyl benzene     III. ethyl benzene   IV. tert butyl benzene

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Chapter16: Chemistry Of Benzene: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Section16.3: Alkylation And Acylation Of Aromatic Rings: The Friedel–crafts Reaction
Problem 6P: What is the major monosubstitution product from the Friedel—Crafts reaction of benzene with 1...
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Which of the following hydrocarbon will NOT react with potassium permanganate in basic condition? 
I. methyl benzene     II. isopropyl benzene     III. ethyl benzene   IV. tert butyl benzene

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