NEET2026ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- AA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- BA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- CA-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- DA-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Correct answer
B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Step-by-step solution
Reaction A: Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidized in the presence of air ( O ₂ ) to form cumene hydroperoxide, which upon subsequent treatment with dilute acid ( H ₂ O / H ^+ ) yields phenol and acetone. Thus, A matches II. Reaction B: Acetic acid ( CH ₃ COOH ) can be converted to ethanol by first reacting with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to form methyl acetate (esterification). The ester is then catalytically hydrogenated ( H ₂ , catalyst) to yield ethanol and methanol. Thus, B matches III. Reacti