The by-product obtained during the production of phenol from Cummene industrially is:
A
acetaldehyde
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B
acetic acid
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C
acetone
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D
acetyl halide
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Solution
The correct option is A acetone The reaction for production of phenol from cummene industrially is shown above.Acetone is formed along with phenol in the final product side.