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How is phenol manufactured by Cumene process? |
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Answer» Solution :Step - (1) : Conversion of Cumene to Cumene hydroperoxide Cumene isoxidized with oxygen (or) air in the presence of a metal CATALYST, at `130^(@)C`. Cummene hydroperoxide is formed. ![]() Step - (2) : Conversion of cumene hydroperoxide to phenol. On HEATING cumene hydroperoxide with dilute sulphuric acid at 373 K, phenol is formed.
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