MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which of the following is correct IUPAC name of catechol?

(A)Benzene-1,2-diolCorrect
(B)Benzene-1, 3-triol
(C)Benzene-1,4-diol
(D)Benzene-1,3,5 triol

Answer: (A)

Solution

Catechol is the common name of o-dihydroxybenzene, i.e. benzene with two -OH groups on adjacent carbons: its IUPAC name is benzene-1,2-diol, option (a). Resorcinol is benzene-1,3-diol, hydroquinone

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