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Isopropylbenzene is oxidized in the pres...

Isopropylbenzene is oxidized in the presence of air to compound 'A'. When compound 'A' is treated with dilute mineral acid, the aromatic product formed is

A

phenol

B

benzene

C

benzaldehyde

D

acetophenone

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This method is a commercial method for the manufacture of phenol.
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