convert phenol to benzoic acid
Conversion of phenol to benzoic acid
Step 1. Convert phenol to benzene by treatment with zinc
Step 2. Friedal craft alkylation of benzene to produce toulene
Step 3. Oxidation of toulene to benzoic acid by potassium permanganate.
Step 1. Convert phenol to benzene by treatment with zinc
Step 2. Friedal craft alkylation of benzene to produce toulene
Step 3. Oxidation of toulene to benzoic acid by potassium permanganate.