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Toluene to benzene
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1.Oxidize toluene to benzoic acid using potassium permanganate.
2.Treat benzoic acid so formed with sodium metal to replace acidic hydrogen and form sodium benzoate.
3.Treat sodium benzoate with soda-lime(decarboxylation) to get your final product benzene.

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