MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

In preparation of phenol from cumene, important b-product obtained is

Answer: (D)

Solution

Cumene hydroperoxide decomposes with dilute acid to phenol and acetone, so acetone is the by-product;

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