Write the structure and IUPAC name of the major product obtained when ethyl magnesium bromide reacts with formaldehyde and the product is then hydrolysed with dilute H2SO4.
Give the equation of reaction of preparation of phenol from cumene.
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.
You are given benzene, conc. and NaOH. Write the equations for the preparation of phenol using these reagents.