MHT CET202020 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following is NOT a dihydric phenol?
Options
- AQuinol
- BResorcinol
- CCatechol
- DHydroxyquinol
Correct answer
D. Hydroxyquinol
Step-by-step solution
Propan -1- ol cannot be prepared by acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes because the addition reaction follows Markownikoff's rule.