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

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

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answered Dec 26, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) ● 5 ● 10 ● 15
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To prepare phenol, cumene is first oxidized in the presence of air of cumene hydroperoxide.

Then, cumene hydroxide is treated with dilute acid to prepare phenol and acetone as byproducts.

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