The structure of intermediate A in the following reaction, is : [figure]
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Answer
(2) [figure]
Solution
As per NCERT, phenol is manufactured from cumene (isopropylbenzene). Cumene is oxidised in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide (A), which is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid.
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A is cumene hydroperoxide.
Answer: (2)