Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
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I. Quinol |
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II. o-cresol |
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III. catechol |
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IV. resorcinol |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(A) OH with \( \ce{CH3} \) on the neighbouring (ortho) carbon: 2-methylphenol — (II) o-cresol.
(B) two OH groups on adjacent carbons: benzene-1,2-diol — (III) catechol.
(C) two OH groups in the 1,3-positions: benzene-1,3-diol — (IV) resorcinol.
(D) two OH groups in the 1,4-positions: benzene-1,4-diol — (I) quinol (hydroquinone).
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