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What is the primary purpose of dilute acid in the conversion of cumene hydroperoxide to phenol and acetone?

Options

  1. ATo provide oxygen for the reaction
  2. BTo increase the reaction rate
  3. CTo prevent side reactions
  4. DTo hydrolyze cumene hydroperoxide

Correct answer

D. To hydrolyze cumene hydroperoxide

Step-by-step solution

Dilute acid is used to hydrolyze cumene hydroperoxide, leading to the formation of phenol and acetone.

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