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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
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Give the equation of reaction of preparation of phenol from cumene.

Answer

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.

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