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How would you convert chlorobenzene to toluene?
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Solution
Chlorobenzene is converted to toluene by reacting it with methyl chloride and sodium in dry ether using the Wurtz-Fittig reaction, which is a useful method for forming aryl-alkyl compounds.
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