How acetophenone can be converted to phenol by reaction? a) m-CPBA followed by base catalysed hydrolysis
b) conc. HNO3
c) iodine and NaOH
d) Singlet oxygen followed by base catalysed hydrolysis product

m-CPBA followed by base catalysed hydrolysis

Explanation:

The scheme of this reaction is shown in the image attached.

We can see here that the acetophenone reacts with metachloroperoxybenzoic acid (m-CPBA) as shown in the image to yield phenyl acetate.

Phenyl acetate is now hydrolysed by a base as shown to yield the acetate ion and phenol.

- "the acute form of diverticulitis can manifest itself with one or more severe attacks of infection and inflammation.

the inflammation of diverticulitis can eventually result in a bowel obstruction, which may cause constipation, thin stools, diarrhea, abdominal swelling or bloating, and abdominal pain."