The reactivity of polyphenols is due to the position of the hydroxyl groups on their aromatic nuclei. Ortho-hydroxyl groups promote oxidation while meta-hydroxyl groups induce electrophilic aromatic substitution. Both hydroxylation patterns are encountered in flavonoid structures, on the B and A rin...
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