How do we convert toluene to benzyl alcohol thanks in advance
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Benzyl alcohol is prepared from toluene by heating it with KMnO4 and Na2CO3 in aqu. solution for 1 and half hrs.
It is then filtered & neutralized aqueous extracted by HCl to get solid benzoic acid.
It is then filtered & neutralized aqueous extracted by HCl to get solid benzoic acid.
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Toluene can be converted to benzyl alcohol by following the below mentioned steps
1. Free radical chlorination of toluene – Toluene is converted to benzyl chloride in the presence of UV light or heat and chloride ions.
2. Nucleophilic substitution reaction of benzyl chloride with aqueous NaOH – This benzyl chloride reacts with aqueous NaOH, as a result the Nacl formed will be eliminated. The remaining end product is Benzyl Alcohol.
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