Question

One of the following is not a dihydroxy derivative of benzene.

Options

• Resorcinol

• Quinol

• Catechol

• Phenol

Answer 1

Phenol

Explanation:

1. Catechol is o-hydroxyl phenol or Catechol also known as pyrocatechol or 1, 2-dihydroxybenzene.

2. Resorcinol is m-hydroxyphenol.

3. Quinol is p-hydroxyphenol or benzene-1, 4-diol is an aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol, a derivative of benzene.