The reaction pathway shown represents the conversion of methane (CH4) to benzene (C6H6) through a series of intermediate steps. Here is the breakdown of the steps involved:
Methane (CH4) is first transformed into methyl chloride (CH3Cl) through chlorination or halogenation.Methyl chloride (CH3Cl) is then converted into ethane (C2H4) through elimination of HCl.Ethane (C2H4) is further transformed into ethylene (C2H2) through elimination of a hydrogen molecule.Finally, ethylene (C2H2) undergoes a series of reactions to produce benzene (C6H6).
Overall, this conversion results in the production of benzene from methane through a multistep process.
The reaction pathway shown represents the conversion of methane (CH4) to benzene (C6H6) through a series of intermediate steps. Here is the breakdown of the steps involved:
Methane (CH4) is first transformed into methyl chloride (CH3Cl) through chlorination or halogenation.Methyl chloride (CH3Cl) is then converted into ethane (C2H4) through elimination of HCl.Ethane (C2H4) is further transformed into ethylene (C2H2) through elimination of a hydrogen molecule.Finally, ethylene (C2H2) undergoes a series of reactions to produce benzene (C6H6).Overall, this conversion results in the production of benzene from methane through a multistep process.