TS EAMCET 5-Aug-2021 Shift 2 Question Paper

Oxidation of cumene is an industrial method for synthesis of phenol (C6H5OH) and produces an useful side product acetone (CH3COCH3).
Cumene on reaction with O2 gives cumene hydroperoxide (A) which upon hydrolysis gives phenol (B) and acetone (C) as by product.
Chemical reaction is as follows: