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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Preparation MCQ

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PreparationMediumQuestion 39008

Question

Phenol is industrially prepared by cumene process from:

  1. A
    cumene hydroperoxide
    Correct
  2. B
    chlorobenzene only
  3. C
    benzene sulfonic acid only
  4. D
    ethanol

Correct answer

cumene hydroperoxide

Explanation

Acidic cleavage yields phenol and acetone.

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