High rate process for preparation of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone

A process for the conversion of cyclohexyl hydroperoxide contained in a mixture with cyclohexane, cyclohexanone, cyclohexanol and aqueous caustic, to cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol, which comprises adding a metal salt that accelerates the decomposition of cyclohexyl hydroperoxide and thereafter subjecting the mixture to turbulent high-intensity mixing to create a dispersed phase drop size of between 50 to 500 microns, for a time of between 3 and 45 seconds at a temperature between 100 to 140 degrees C., and then subjecting the mixture to a non-turbulent decantation.