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A old method of producing hydroquinone uses acetylene, carbon monoxide and water. Ru/Rh catalysts are used.

Industrial Organic Chemistry, 3rd. Ed. K. Weissermel, H.-J. Arpe, VCH (1997)

2
HC≡CH
  +  
3
CO
  +  
H2O
         
  +  
CO2
Reactant Page Go To Go To
Acetylene     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Carbon monoxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hydroquinone     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Carbon dioxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Condensation
Cyclisation
Industrial Process: Organic

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