Q. Benzene can be obtained by heating either benzoic acid with $X$ or phenol with $Y.X$ and $Y$ are respectively
A) Zinc dust and soda lime
B) Soda lime and zinc dust
C) Zinc dust and sodium hydroxide
D) Soda lime and copper
Explanation
(b)
Benzene can be obtained by heating benzoic acid with sodalime.
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Benzene can also be obtained by heating phenol with zinc dust.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.