in neat (no solvent) T=250°C; 0.166667 h; In the presence of Ag(1+) lower temperature;

<b>Multi-step reaction with 3 steps<br /> </b>1: 88 percent / aq. sodium hydroxide / ethanol / 1 h / 50 &deg;C<br />2: 26 percent / pyridine, copper(II) acetate, lead tetra-acetate / benzene / 1 h / Heating<br />3: 1.) lithium aluminium hydride; 2.) pyridine / 1.) ether, room temperature, 15 min; 2.) room temperature<br /> <br /> &nbsp;

<b>Multi-step reaction with 2 steps<br /> </b>1: 26 percent / pyridine, copper(II) acetate, lead tetra-acetate / benzene / 1 h / Heating<br />2: 1.) lithium aluminium hydride; 2.) pyridine / 1.) ether, room temperature, 15 min; 2.) room temperature<br /> <br /> &nbsp;