Question

What are Methods of Preparation of Benzene?

Answer

Benzene can be prepared through several methods, some of which include:
(i) Isolation from ‘light oil fraction’
(ii) Decarboxylation of sodium benzoate
(iii) Reduction of phenol by zinc dust
(iv) Reduction of phenol
(v) Hydrolysis of benzene sulphonic acid with superheated steam
(vi) Hydrolysis of phenyl magnesium bromide
(vii) Reduction of chlorobenzene.

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