CAIE A-Level Chemistry A2 33.1.1 Preparation of Benzoic Acid Topic Practice

Question 1

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Benzophenone can be synthesised from benzoic acid in two steps as shown.

In step 1 compound J, a reactive reaction intermediate, is formed.
Compound J then reacts with an organic compound, K, to form benzophenone.

benzoic acid

benzoic acid

Suggest reagents and conditions for step 1.

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