Question

Conversion of toulene to benzene

Answer 1

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Organic Chemistry: How do you convert toluene into benzene?

1) Oxidize it to benzoic acid using potassium permanganate.

2) Heat the benzoic acid with soda-lime. You will get first sodium benzoate, PhCOONa, and then benzene: PhCOONa + NaOH -----> PhH + Na2CO3.

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Answer 2

toluene is nothing but methyl benzene

conversion of toulene to benzene is the reverse of friedal crafts alkylation..