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3. Answer in brief.

v. Give the equations of the reactions for the preparation of phenol from isopropyl benzene

Answer:-

Cumene (isopropylbenzene) on air oxidation in presence of Co-naphthenate gives cumene hydroperoxide, which on decomposition with dilute acid gives phenol with acetone as a valuable by product. 

v. Give the equations of the reactions for the preparation of phenol from isopropyl benzene

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