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why in alpha napthol reduction takes place in th ring not containing -OH and at top n bottom position ?

why in alpha napthol reduction takes place in th ring not containing -OH and at top n bottom position ?

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Ravleen Kaur
askIITians Faculty 1452 Points
4 years ago
It is based on stability of the structure. Reduction resulkts in two new benzene rings which is very stable.

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