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How is toulene converted to benzene

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Originally Answered: 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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