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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

What is the product formed when cumene is air oxidized in presence of co-naphthenate and further treated with dilute acid?

  1. A Cumene hydroperoxide
  2. B Phenol + Acetone
  3. C Acetone and Benzoic acid
  4. D Phenol and \(\mathrm{CO}_2\)
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(B) Phenol + Acetone

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