How to make benzene
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Benzene, a chemical commonly derived from sodium benzoate, can be produced through a specific experimental process using sodium hydroxide and distillation, resulting in a 70% yield of pure benzene.
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- Benzene, a chemical derived from natural sources like crude oil, can be synthesized from sodium benzoate, a food additive, through a process involving sodium hydroxide and heat, resulting in a safe food preservative.
- The experiment, requiring specific quantities of sodium benzoate and sodium hydroxide, when distilled and processed meticulously, yields approximately 43 milliliters of pure benzene, showcasing a 70% efficiency in the conversion process.
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What is benzene?
A chemical precursor derived from crude oil.
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Benzene Production from Sodium Benzoate Experiment
- Benzene is a colorless and flammable liquid, a natural component of crude oil, commonly used as a chemical precursor for products like nitrobenzene and styrene.
- Sodium benzoate, a food additive, is utilized to create benzene by removing the CO2 molecule through the application of base and heat, transforming it into a safe food preservative.
- The experiment requires 100 grams of sodium benzoate and 60 grams of sodium hydroxide, with the powders mixed in a paint can setup for distillation to produce benzene and sodium carbonate.
- The benzene is then washed with water, dried with calcium chloride, and distilled to yield around 43 milliliters of pure benzene, representing a 70% yield.
