Q1-1-42Ed - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Convert the following structures into skeletal drawings

(d)

                                               Benzoquinone

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(d)

             Benzoquinone

Benzoquinone

It can also be called para quinone as the two oxygen groups are present at a para position to each other. It is an organic compound with a molecular formula C₆H₄O₂. 

d) Skeletal structure of benzoquinone

The skeletal structure of benzoquinone shows the hetero atom oxygen bonded to the ring system through a double bond which is shown as follows:

 

            Benzoquinone