Question

how to convert toluene to benzene ?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Toluene → Benzene

Explanation:

Take Toluene Oxidise it by any good oxidising agent for instance Acidic /Basic /Neutral KMnO4 then it will form An Intermediate compound called PhCOOK , Dont worry use Water into it ( must Be acidified ) u can take Nacl or NaOH now To get PhCOONa , Moving further Use CaO and NaOH to get benzene

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