o-dinitrobenzene
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1,2-Dinitrobenzene is one of three isomers of dinitrobenzene, with the formula C6H4(NO2)2. The compound is a white or colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is prepared from 2-nitroaniline by diazotization and treatment with sodium nitrite in the presence of a copper catalyst.
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1,2-Dinitrobenzene is one of three isomers of dinitrobenzene, with the formula C6H4(NO2)2. The compound is a white or colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is prepared from 2-nitroaniline by diazotization and treatment with sodium nitrite in the presence of a copper catalyst.
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