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Alizarine dye obtained from the root of madder plant is Anthra quinone derivative. Its structure corresponds to-
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Options:
  • A 1,2- dihydroxy anthraquinone
  • B 2, 3- dihydroxy anthraquinone
  • C 1, 4- dihydroxy anthraquinone.
  • D 1- hydroxyl anthraquinone.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1,2- dihydroxy anthraquinone
Alizarin is 1,2-dihydroxy anthraquinone having following structure.




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