Question

Isopropyl benzene on air oxidation in the presence of dilute acid gives

• A. $C_6H_5COOH$
• B. $C_6H_5COCH_3$
• C. $C_6H_5CHO$
• D. $C_6H_5OH$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$C_6H_5OH$

Answer 2

Isopropyl benzene is cumene. Its air oxidation and then acidic hydrolysis phenol.