It is a two step reaction in which
1. di-alkyl benzene is oxidised
2. In step two , the acidic environment helps in providing the Hydronium ions and they easily get converted into a carboxylic acid .
Phtahlic Acid is used in various kind of preparations and has a vast industrial applications.
In this reaction the two methyl groups are converted into the carboxylic acid group, thus giving rise to the Phthalic Acid.
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