NEET2006ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Isopropyl benzene on air oxidation in the presence of dilute acid gives
Options
- AC ₆ H ₅ COOH
- BC ₆ H ₅ COCH ₃
- CC ₆ H ₅ CHO
- DC ₆ H ₅ OH .
Correct answer
D. C ₆ H ₅ OH .
Step-by-step solution
Isopropyl benzene or cumene on air oxidation in presence of dilute acid gives phenol.