Question

How is anthracene converted to anthraquione

Answer 1

Answer:

The oxidation of anthracene, a reaction that is localized at the central ring. The Diels-Alder reaction of naphthoquinone and butadiene followed by oxidative dehydrogenation. The acid-catalyzed dimerization of styrene to give a 1,3-diphenylbutene, which then can be transformed to the anthraquinone.

Chemical formula: C14H8O2CAS

Number: 84-65-1

Density: 1.308 g/cm3

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