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}}}} $