Chemical Engineering - Chemical Process - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Chemical Process - Section 2 (Q.No. 6)
6.
Cumene is the starting material for the production of
benzoic acid
phenol and acetone
isoprene
styrene
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KRR said:   4 years ago
First step oxidation of cumene with air.

Second step cumene hydroperoxide is treated with dilute acid to prepare phenol and acetone as by-products.

By this method, acetone is obtained in large quantities.

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