Which of the following is dihydric alcohol | CHEMISTRY - STRUCTURES OF FUNCTIONAL GROUPS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which of the following is dihydric alcohol

A

Glycerol

B

Ethylene glycol

C

Catechol

D

Resorcinol

Answer

Ethylene glycol

Explanation

Solution

Glycols are dihydric alcohols (having two hydroxyl groups). Ethylene glycol is the first member of this series.

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