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For the given reaction:

'P' is

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B

C

D

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid (represented by the structure showing a cyclohexyl ring attached to a -COOH group)

Solution :

Correct Answer: The correct option is the second one, which represents cyclohexanecarboxylic acid (a cyclohexyl ring attached to a -COOH group).

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Step 1: Identify the reactant and its structure
The reactant shown in the question is 1,2-dicyclohexylethene:
C6H11-CH=CH-C6H11
It consists of a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) where each alkene carbon is bonded to one hydrogen atom and one cyclohexyl ring.

Step 2: Understand the role of the reagent
The reagent specified is acidic potassium permanganate (KMnO4/H+). Under acidic conditions, potassium permanganate acts as a strong oxidizing agent that carries out the oxidative cleavage of alkenes.

Step 3: Determine the cleavage products
During oxidative cleavage with hot/acidic KMnO4:
1. The double bond (C=C) is completely broken.
2. The -CH= groups (monosubstituted alkene carbons) are oxidized past the aldehyde stage all the way to carboxylic acid groups (-COOH).

Therefore, the reaction proceeds as follows:
C6H11-CH=CH-C6H11+[O]2C6H11-COOH
The major product 'P' obtained is cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.

Step 4: Match with the options
- The first option shows a cyclohexyl ring attached to a -CHO group (cyclohexanecarbaldehyde).
- The second option shows a cyclohexyl ring attached to a -COOH group (cyclohexanecarboxylic acid), which matches our derived product.
- The third option shows a vicinal diol (formed by cold, dilute, alkaline KMnO4).
- The fourth option shows a 1,2-diketone.

Thus, the correct product 'P' is represented by the structure in the second option.

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