Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which is used in the preparation of phenol has the structure?

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1.

From cumene phenol is manufactured by oxidation in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide. It is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid.