Multiple choice

Catechol is prepared by

  1. Duff reaction

  2. Kolbe reaction

  3. Riemer-Tiemann reaction

  4. Dakin reaction

  5. Cannizzaro reaction
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because oxidation of salicylaldehyde with alkaline hydrogenperoxide forms catechol.

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