MCQ
The structure of intermediate $A$ in the following reaction is
  • A


  • C

  • D

Answer

Correct option: B.

b
Phenol is manufactured from the hydrocarbon, cumene. Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidised in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide. it is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid. Acetone,
a by-product of this reaction, is also obtained in large quantities by this method.

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