Q.
The reaction of $iso$-propylbenzene with oxygen in the presence of a catalytic amount of $HBr$ followed by treatment with an acid gives phenol. The reaction proceeds through the intermediate formation of
A) [image:11_image223.emf]
B) [image:11_image224.emf]
C) [image:11_image225.emf]
D) All of these
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: All of these.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.