MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which among the following phenols does not correctly match with their IUPAC names?

(A)Catechol: Benzene-1, 2-diol
(B)Resorcinol: Benzene-1, 3- diol
(C)O-Cresol : Benzene-1, 2, 3 triolCorrect
(D)Quinol: Benzene-1, 4- diol

Answer: (C)

Solution

Catechol = 1,2-dihydroxybenzene (benzene-1,2-diol), resorcinol = benzene-1,3-diol, and quinol (hydroquinone) = benzene-1,4-diol, so (a), (b), (d) are matched

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