29. What is the reagent which will react with cumene to give phenol
(A) Oxygen
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Ozone
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(B) Hydrogen is right Answer
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(A) Oxygen reacts with cumene to give phenol.
Explanation:
Cumene is formed when benzene is alkylated with propylene using the Friedel-Crafts reaction. Cumene, upon oxidation in the presence of air oxygen produces cumene hydroperoxide. This further when treated with dilute acid lead to the production of cumene and acetone as a byproduct. Thus, phenols obtained through this process require purification.
It is represented by the following reaction:
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