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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What happens when Catechol reacts with Ag2O?

Options:

o-Benzoquinone is produced

p-benzoquinone is produced 

m-Benzoquinone is produced 

No reaction 

Correct Answer:

o-Benzoquinone is produced

Explanation:

Catechol is oxidized to o-Benzoquinone by Tollen's reagent (mild oxidizing agent) that gets reduced to metallic silver.