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Chapter 23, Problem 32P
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A reasonable mechanism is to be suggested for the formation of hemiketal intermediate in industrial process for preparation of phenol from cumene hydroperoxide.
Concept Introduction:
A hydroperoxide contains a peroxy
A hemiketal is obtained on addition of one molecule of alcohol to the carbonyl group of a
Strong acid such as sulfuric acid can protonate the
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