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Benzene conversion to compounds

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What are the equations for the conversion of benzene to the following compounds? (SEE FILE ATTACHMENT).

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This solution is provided in 184 words and uses step-by-step equaions to detail the conversion of benzene into four different compounds.

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1. Step 1
benzene + CH3Cl in the presence of AlCl3 catalyst ---------> toluene + HCl

Step 2
toluene + Cl2 in the presence of UV light ------------> C6H5CH2Cl

Step 3
C6H5CH2Cl + sodium methoxide (NaOCH3) -------> C6H5CH2OCH3 (product shown in graphic)

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