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Cumene process is the most important commercial method for the manufacture of phenol. Cumene is :

A)  1-methyl ethyl benzene

B)  ethyl benzene

C)                  vinyl benzene

D)  propyl benzene

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Cumene is isopropyl benzene (1-methyl ethyl benzene) It on oxidation, gives phenol.