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Phenols are generally not changed with NaBH 4 /H 3 O ⊕ 1,3- and 1,4-benzenediols and 1,3,5-benzenetriols are unchanged under these conditions. However, 1,3,5-benzenetriol (phloroglucinol) gives a high yield of product (B) The compound (B) is:
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- ABoth and
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
Phloroglucinol is an organic compound with the formula C6H3(OH)3. It is a colorless solid. It is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and explosives. Phloroglucinol is one of three isomeric benzenetriols.