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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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A

This method is a commercial method for the manufacture of phenol.
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  • Isopropylbenzene (cunene) 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

    A
    benzyl alcohol benzaldehyde, ethanol
    B
    cumene hydroperoxide, phenol , acetaldehyde
    C
    cumene, hydroperoxide, benzaldehyde, acetone
    D
    cumene, hydroperoxide, phenol , acetone

  • When thiourea is heated with metallic sodium, the compound which can't be formed is

    A
    NaCNS
    B
    NaCN
    C
    `Na_2SO_4`
    D
    `Na_2S`

  • When thiourea is heated with metallic sodium, the compound which can't be formed is

    A
    NaCNS
    B
    NaCN
    C
    `Na_(2)SO_(4)`
    D
    `Na_(2)S`

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