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Question: Alizarine dye obtained from the root of madder plant is Anthraquinone derivative. Its structure corr...

Alizarine dye obtained from the root of madder plant is Anthraquinone derivative. Its structure corresponds to-

A

1,2- dihydroxyanthraquinone

B

2, 3- dihydroxyanthraquinone

C

1, 4- dihydroxyanthraquinone.

D

1- hydroxyl anthraquinone

Answer

1,2- dihydroxyanthraquinone

Explanation

Solution

Alizarin is 1,2-dihydroxy anthraquinone having following structure.