STANDARDChemistry-Hydrocarbons
STANDARD Chemistry Aromatic Hydrocarbons MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Cumene on reaction with oxygen followed by hydrolysis gives
A
CH₃OH and C₆H₅COCH₃
B
C₆H₅OH and (CH₃)₂O
C
C₆H₅OCH₃ and CH₃OH
D
C₆H₅OH and CH₃COCH₃
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Cumene reacts with oxygen to form cumene hydroperoxide, which upon hydrolysis yields phenol (C₆H₅OH) and acetone (CH₃COCH₃).
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