Q. Cumene process is the most important commercial method for the manufacture of phenol. Cumene is
A) 1-methyl ethyl benzene
B) Ethyl benzene
C) Vinyl benzene
D) Propyl benzene
Explanation
(a)
Cumene is iospropyl benzene (1-methyl ethyl benzene). It on oxidation gives phenol.
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