Conversion of Benzoic acid into aniline

Explanation

To convert benzoic acid into aniline, we will follow a series of chemical reactions. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process:

### Step 1: Convert Benzoic Acid to Benzoyl Chloride
- **Reaction**: Benzoic acid (C6H5COOH) is treated with thionyl chloride (SOCl2).
- **Equation**:
\[ \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COOH} + \text{SOCl}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COCl} + \text{SO}_2 + \text{HCl} \]
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