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Quinone

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Quinone (benzoquinone) refers to either of two cyclic isomers with chemical formula C6H4O2: orthobenzoquinone and parabenzoquinone.

   
     
     
   
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orthobenzoquinone
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parabenzoquinone

The word quinone can also be used for a family of molecules having a cycle with two double bonds similar to benzoquinone.

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