Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid.
Bromobenzene
Bromobenzene is first reacted with magnesium in presence of dry ether to give an intermediate which on reaction with solid carbon dioxide followed by hydrolysis leads to the formation of benzoic acid.
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