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Give the equations of reactions for the preparation of phenol
Chemistry Part-II
Chemistry Part-II

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Give the equations of reactions for the preparation of phenol from cumene.

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This process has a great industrial importance because it gives the preparation of two very useful compounds i.e. phenol and acetone. The raw materials are benzene and propene and it initially proceeds by Friedel Crafts alkylation of benzene.
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Oxygen is bubbled through the above solution to form cumene hydroperoxide which is decomposed with aqueous acid
solution to form phenol and acetone as follows
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Give the equations of reactions for the preparation of phenol from cumene.
Updated OnFeb 1, 2024
TopicAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers
SubjectChemistry
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 3
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