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Preparation of Benzene and Homologues

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What are carbolic acids? How is it prepared from isoropyl benzene?

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Carbolic Acid is a liquid which is used as a disinfectant and an antiseptic.Its another name is the phenol.
Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidised in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide. It is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid.

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