MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following is a dihydric alcohol?

(A)Glycerol
(B)Ethylene glycolCorrect
(C)Sorbitol
(D)Methanol

Answer: (B)

Solution

Alcohols are classified as mono-, di-, tri- or polyhydric according to the number of -OH groups. Ethylene glycol, (ethane-1,2-diol), has two -OH groups, so it is dihydric, option (B). Glycerol,

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