MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following alcohols contains the hydroxy group, at the side chain of the aromatic ring ?

(A)allylic alcohol
(B)vinylic alcohol
(C)aromatic alcoholsCorrect
(D)aliphatic alcohol

Answer: (C)

Solution

In aromatic alcohols (e.g. benzyl alcohol, ) the -OH group is attached to an sp carbon in the side chain of an aromatic ring (if -OH is directly on the ring it is a phenol). Hence option (C). (A) Allylic

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