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Benzene can be obtained by heating either benzoic acid with X or phenol with Y.X and Y are respectively:

A)  Zinc dust and soda lime

B)  Soda lime and zinc dust

C)  Zinc dust and sodium hydroxide

D)  Soda lime and copper

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Benzene can be obtained by heating benzoic acid with soda-lime. Benzene can also be obtained by heating phenol with zinc-dust.