Question

How is phenol prepared from cumene

Answer 1

The air oxidation of cumene (isopropyl benzene) leads to the production of both phenol and acetone, as shown in the following figure. The mechanisms for the formation and degradation of cumene hydroperoxide require closer looks, which are provided following the figure. Cumene hydroperoxide formation.

Answer 2

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