Isopropylbenzene (cumene) is oxidized in the presence of air to give compound 'X which on hydrolysis in the presence of acids gives compounds 'Y' and 'Z. Compounds 'X', 'Y' and 'Z' are respectively
- benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, ethanol
cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetone
- cumene hydroperoxide, benzaldehyde, acetone
cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetaldehyde
- cumerc hydroperoxide, benzaldehyde, acetaldehyde
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Isopropylbenzene (cumene) is oxidized in the presence of air to form cumene hydroperoxide (X).
On acidic hydrolysis, cumene hydroperoxide breaks down to give:
- Phenol (Y)
- Acetone (Z)
This reaction is important in industry for the commercial production of phenol and acetone.
Therefore:
X = Cumene hydroperoxide
Y = Phenol
Z = Acetone
Correct Answer:
Correct Answer: (B) cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetone
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