Chemistry, asked by ganeshmochi2167, 9 months ago

how to convert toluene into benzene​

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Answered by stanuj039
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Oxidize toluene to benzoic acid using potassium permanganate.

Treat benzoic acid so formed with sodium metal to replace acidic hydrogen and form sodium benzoate.

Treat sodium benzoate with soda lime(decarboxylation) to get your final product benzene.

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