cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetone
cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetaldehyde
Isopropylbenzene (cumene) is oxidized in the presence of air to form cumene hydroperoxide (X).
On acidic hydrolysis, cumene hydroperoxide breaks down to give:
This reaction is important in industry for the commercial production of phenol and acetone.
X = Cumene hydroperoxide
Y = Phenol
Z = Acetone
Correct Answer: (B) cumene hydroperoxide, phenol, acetone

Kepler's second law (law of areas) of planetary motion leads to law of conservation of