DAT - DAT and OAT Organic Chemistry: Benzylic Oxidation | DAT Destroyer | OAT Destroyer | Dr. Jim Romano

Aug 21, 2026

A compound with the molecular formula C8H10 is oxidized to benzoic acid using hot acidic dichromate.

Which compound must it be?

Work through the molecular formula and oxidation chemistry before checking the second image for Dr. Romano’s explanation.

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