Question

Convert benzene into benzoic acif

Answer 1

React the phenyl magnesium bromide with dry ice to obtainbenzoic acid. Convert benzene to methyl benzene by reacting it with CH3Cl and anhydrous AlCl3. Oxidize methyl benzene with a powerful oxidizing agent like alkaline KMnO4 we will getbenzoic acid. First do alkylation of benzene by using Friedel Crafts method.

Answer 2

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