Question

How is catechol produced starting from benzene? Give the sequence of reactions involved.

26 Dec 2025
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Catechol, also known as 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, can be synthesized from benzene through a series of carefully controlled reactions that align with green chemistry principles by minimizing hazardous reagents and by-products. The process generally involves the following steps: The first step is the nitration of benzene to produce nitrobenzene. This is achieved by treating benzene with a nitrating
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