JEE Main 202325 JanuaryMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2023
- Date
- 25 January
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
JEE Main 2023 · 25 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the cumene to phenol preparation in presence of air, the...
In the cumene to phenol preparation in presence of air, the intermediate is
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidised in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide. It is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid.