NEET2019ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The structure of intermediate A in the following reaction, is:
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
Phenol is manufactured from the hydrocarbon, cumene. Cumene (isopropyl benzene) is oxidized in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide. It is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid.