Toluene will be obtained on treatment with H3PO2
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1. Oxidize toluene to benzoic acid using potassium permanganate.
2. Treat benzoic acid so formed with sodium metal to replace acidic hydrogen and form sodium benzoate.
3. Treat sodium benzoate with soda-lime(decarboxylation) to get your final product benzene.
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