Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Isopropylbenzene (cumene) 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
E
cumerc hydroperoxide, benzaldehyde, acetaldehyde
Answer
cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetaldehyde
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetaldehyde