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How is benzoic acid obtained from : 

(i) ethyl benzoate 

(ii) styrene?

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(i) Benzoic acid from ethyl benzoate : 

When an ethyl benzoate is heated with dil. H2SO4, undergoes hydrolysis to form benzoic acid and ethyl alcohol.

(ii) Benzoic acid from styrene :

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