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Why is acetone obtained as a by-product in the synthesis of phenol from cumene?

Options

  1. AIt is a reactant in the synthesis
  2. BIt is used to purify phenol
  3. CIt is an intermediate in the reaction
  4. DIt is a side product of the reaction

Correct answer

C. It is an intermediate in the reaction

Step-by-step solution

Acetone is an intermediate product formed during the conversion of cumene into phenol in the synthesis process.

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