Question

4.
The catechol ring contains (-OH) groups on which position?
a) Second and third
b) Third and fourth
c) First and second
d) Second and fourth​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) First and second

Answer 2

The catechol ring contain OH group on first and second position

Explanation:

• Catechol is a toxic, colorless organic compound

• IUPAC name of catechol is  benzene 1,2 diol

• Catechol get soluble easily in water.

• Catechol is synthesized by reaction of phenol and hydrogen peroxide.

• Catechol is greatly used in Coordination chemistry.

• Catechol is first find out from the plant catechin.
• Mostly pesticides is generated from this organic catechol compound and remaining is used to make chemicals such as perfumes