AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What by product is formed in the process of making phenol from cumene?
- A propan-2-ol
- B \(n\)-propanol
- C propanal
- D propan-2-one
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) propan-2-one
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Detailed explanation
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.
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