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Benzene to adipic acid

Explanation

To convert benzene to adipic acid, we can follow these steps:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Hydrogenation of Benzene**:
- Start with benzene (C6H6).
- React benzene with hydrogen gas (H2) in the presence of a catalyst (like nickel or palladium) at high temperature (around 300°C).
- This process will convert benzene into cyclohexane (C6H12) by adding hydrogen across the double bonds.
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