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how to convert phenol to banzoic acid?​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Phenol is converted to benzoic acid by following steps : — Conversion of phenol to benzene by treatment with zinc. — Friedal craft alkylation of benzene to form toluene. — Oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid by potassium permanganate.

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Answer:

1.Phenol + Zn ———— Benzene + ZnO.

2.Benzene + CH3Cl —(AlCl3)—- Toluene + HCl (Friedel Craft Alkylation)

3.Oxidation of Toluene in presence of Alkaline KMnO4 To convert it in to Benzoic Acid.

Explanation:

Phenol is converted to benzoic acid by following steps : — Conversion of phenol to benzene by treatment with zinc. — Friedal craft alkylation of benzene to form toluene. — Oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid by potassium permanganate.

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