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Outline the possible synthesis of each of the following compounds from benzene/ toluene using any necessary aliphatic or inorganic compound

1) butyl benzene
2) 1-phenylethanol
3) 3-bromobenzoinc acid
4) phenylethene
5) 4-chlorophenol
6) 3-chloraniline
7) 2,4,6 trinitophenol
8) 2-chloro-4-methylphenol
9) 4-chlorophenylethene
10) 2-Bromo-4-nitrotoluene
11) 4-Isopropylaniline

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The synthesis of 11 compounds from benzene, toluene or alcohols (four carbons or less) are shown in detail.

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