Benzene production from neat benzaldehyde

The rate of benzene production from neat benzaldehyde solution was measured as a function of [Rh(dppp)2]+ concentration at 135°C. The reaction is first order in catalyst concentration as shown in Figure 1 (21). The rate of benzene production also was monitored as a function... 

Figure 1. Rate of benzene production from neat benzaldehyde at 135 °C as a function of Rh(dppp)2+ concentration...

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