1-Sulfo-2-unsubstituted aromatic → <i>vic</i>-Dihydroxyaromatic + Sulfonite<br>1-unsubstituted-2-Sulfoaromatic → <i>vic</i>-Dihydroxyaromatic + Sulfonite<br><br>Comments:<br>Also handles fused rings; all fused aromatic ring products with hydroxyl at 2,3 position are excluded.