Question

Reaction of iso-propylbenzene with O2 followed by the treatment with H3O+ forms phenol and a by-product P. Reaction of P with 3 equivalents of Cl2 gives compound Q. Treatment of Q with Ca(OH)2 produces compound R and calcium salt S.
The correct statement(s) regarding P , Q , R and S is(are)

• A. Reaction of P with R in the presence of KOH followed by acidification gives
  
• B. Reaction of R with O2 in the presence of light gives phosgene gas
• C. Q reacts with aqueous NaOH to produce Cl3CCH2OH and Cl3CCOONa
• D. S on heating gives P

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Reaction of P with R in the presence of KOH followed by acidification gives

Answer 2

The correct option is (A): Reaction of P with R in the presence of KOH followed by acidification gives
, (B): Reaction of R with O2 in the presence of light gives phosgene gas. and (D): S on heating gives P