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A vicinal diol has two alcoholic groups present :

A
on the same carbon
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on adjacent carbon atoms
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anywhere along the carbon chain
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C on adjacent carbon atoms


Vicinal groups are those in which two functional groups are present on adjacent carbon atoms.

Option B is correct.

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