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How would you convert the following compounds into benzene ?
Toluene

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Toluene is first oxidised to benzoic acid with dil. `HNO_(3)` and alkaline or acidic `KMNO_(4)`. Then decarboxylation of benzoic acid gives benzene.
`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(3)overset(3(O))toC_(6)H_(5)COOH+H_(2)`
`C_(6)H_(5)COOHoverset("Soda lime")toC_(6)H_(6)`
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