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The oxidation of benzene by V2O5 in presence of air produces:

1. benzoic anhydride
2. maleic anhydride
3. benzoic acid
4. benzaldehyde

Correct answer: maleic anhydride

Solution

The oxidation of benzene using V2O5 in the presence of air typically produces maleic anhydride due to the selective oxidation of benzene to a compound with a conjugated diene structure.

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