n-Hexane can be converted to benzene by the treatment with:
A
alk. KMnO4
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B
alc. KOH
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C
Cr2O3 at 770K
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D
LiAlH4
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Solution
The correct option is CCr2O3 at 770K n-hexane when undergoes pyrolysis in presence of vanadium or chromium oxide as a catalyst and at high temperature and pressure, it forms benzene as a product.