Question

Benzene on oxidation with $V_2{O}_5$ produce

• A. toluene
• B. benzaldehyde
• C. maleic anhydride
• D. benzophenone

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Benzene on oxidation with $V_2{O}_5$ catalytically oxidised to produce maleic anhydride
$+2C{O}_2+2H_{2}O$