Identify the major products P, Q and R in the following sequence of reactions:

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🧠 The Cumene Process Masterclass
This sequence is the industrial gold standard for producing Phenol and Acetone simultaneously. It starts with simple Benzene and Propylene and ends with two high-value products.

🗺️ The Reaction Journey
1. Step 1 (Benzene + ): Friedel-Crafts alkylation. Benzene reacts with the isopropyl cation to form Isopropylbenzene, commonly known as Cumene (P).
2. Step 2 (Oxidation with ): Cumene reacts with air to form Cumene hydroperoxide. The oxygen inserts itself into t

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