Question
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.