Multiple choice

Elbs persulfate reaction synthesises

  1. benzyl alcohol and soda-benzoate

  2. catechol

  3. catechol and quinol

  4. methylsalicylate

  5. quinol
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because  phenol is oxidised in presence of potassium persulphate and alkaline solution to form catechol and quinol.

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