Aim:
To synthesize Benzoic acid from Benzyl chloride by an oxidation reaction
Reference:
F. G. Mann and B. C. Saunders, Practical Organic
Chemistry, 4th Ed, 1974, P. No. 239-240
Requirement:
Apparatus:
Beaker, Stirrer, Filtration assembly, RBF, Condenser, etc.
Chemicals:
Anhydrous
sodium carbonate, potassium permanganate, benzyl chloride, sodium sulfite
Theory/Principle:
When an aromatic compound having an aliphatic side
chain is...
