What by product is formed in the process of making phenol from cumene?

What by product is formed in the process of making phenol from cumene?

1. propan-2-ol
2. \(n\)-propanol
3. propanal
4. propan-2-one

Solution

Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidised in the presence of air to form cumene hydroperoxide. On treating with dilute acid, it is converted to phenol and acetone.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 1)

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