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Hooligan

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Oxidation of Amines
« on: April 22, 2012, 10:34:57 pm »
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Hey Guys,

Got a question regarding the oxidation of 4-methylaniline utilising potassium permanganate as the oxidising agent. I understand that the CH3 will go to become COOH, however I am unsure about what the amine group will become??

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Re: Oxidation of Amines
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2012, 11:34:48 pm »
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Converts it to nitrobenzene