Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 150
Question: Which of the following is dihydric alcohol
[DCE 2004]
Options:
A) Glycerol
B) Ethylene glycol
C) Catechol
D) Resorcinol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Glycols are dihydric alcohols (having two hydroxyl groups). Ethylene glycol is the first member of this series. $ \underset{\text{(Ethylene glycol)}}{\mathop{\underset{CH_2OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{C}}H_2OH}}}} $