JEE Main Chemistry question

Cumene process is the most important commercial method for the manufacture of phenol. Cumene is **[AMU 2006]**

(A)1-methyl ethyl benzene (isopropylbenzene)Correct
(B)Ethyl benzene
(C)Vinyl benzene
(D)Propyl benzene

Answer: (A)

Solution

Cumene is isopropylbenzene (1-methylethylbenzene), obtained by Friedel–Crafts alkylation of benzene with propene; it is air-oxidised to cumene hydroperoxide, which rearranges and

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