Sorry for the short updates this week! Chloranil is an oxidizing agent. Part of its usefulness comes from its solubility in organic solvent, which you don't see with things like permanganate or H2O2.
The idea with chloranil is that it's a stronger p-quinone. It is a pain to use. It's not very soluble, and I've never had very much luck with it.. On the other hand, it has a beautiful yellow color.
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