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How to convert sodiumbenzoate into acetophenon

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Step 1 : Conversion of acetophenone to sodium benzoate.

When acetophenone react with a solution of  in an alkaline medium such as NaOH or KOH then it gives sodium benzoate as a product. In this reaction, a solution of  in an alkaline medium such as NaOH or KOH is act as an oxidizing agent.

Step 2 : Conversion of sodium benzoate to benzoic acid.

On the acid hydrolysis,  of sodium benzoate, it gives benzoic acid as a product.

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