Benzene can be obtained by heating either benzoic acid with X or phenol with Y. X and Y are respectively [AMU 2006]

JEE Main Chemistry question

Benzene can be obtained by heating either benzoic acid with or phenol with . and are respectively [AMU 2006]

Answer: (B)

Decarboxylation of benzoic acid (soda lime, NaOH+CaO, heat) removes –COOH as CO/NaCO to give benzene directly ( =

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