Cumene to Phenol
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Solution and Explanation
Cumene \( (C_6H_5CH(CH_3)_2) \) is converted to phenol by the cumene hydroperoxide process:
1. Oxidation of Cumene: \[ C_6H_5CH(CH_3)_2 + O_2 \rightarrow C_6H_5C(CH_3)_2OOH \]
2. Acidic Hydrolysis: \[ C_6H_5C(CH_3)_2OOH \xrightarrow{H^+} C_6H_5OH + CH_3COCH_3 \] Thus, cumene is oxidized to cumene hydroperoxide, which undergoes acid hydrolysis to give phenol and acetone as a byproduct.
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