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Chemical Properties of Aromatic Compounds

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Question

The oxidation of benzene by $V_{2} O_{5}$ in the presence of air produces:

benzoic acid

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benzaldehyde

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benzoic anhydride

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maleic anhydride

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Solution

The correct option is D maleic anhydride
The oxidation of benzene by $V_{2} O_{5}$ in the presence of air produces maleic anhydride. The oxidation is carried out at 500 $^{o} C$

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