Question

How is cumene manufactured?

(a) Propylene alkylation of benzene

(b) Catalytic hydrogenation of isopropanol

(c) Oxidation of butane

(d) Oxidation of propylene

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Answer 1

Right option is (a) Propylene alkylation of benzene

The explanation: Catalytic hydrogenation of isopropanol, Oxidation of butane and Oxidation of propylene are for the manufacture of acetone. Cumene is manufactured from polypropylene propane mixed with benzene.