Isopropylbenzene is oxidized in the presence of air to compound $^{'} A^{'}$ . When compound $^{'} A^{'}$ is treated with dilute mineral acid, the aromatic product formed is:

phenol

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benzene

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benzaldehyde

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acetophenone

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toluene

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Solution

The correct option is A phenol

This method is a commercial method for the manufacture of phenol.

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