give reaction involved in preparation of benzene from sodium benzoate and phenol
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Benzene can be prepared from aromatic acids through decarboxylation reaction. In this process, sodium salt of the benzoic acid (sodium benzoate) is heated with soda lime to produce benzene along with sodium carbonate. Phenol is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₅OH.
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