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The compound used to manufacture phenol is

A

`glycerol

B

cumene

C

crown ether

D

latic acid

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B
The cummene-phenol process is the most important commericial method to make phenol. It is caried out by the oxidation of cumene to its hydroperoxide, which is then decomposed by acid into phenol and acetone (which is sold as a by product).
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