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Standard XII
Chemistry
Classification of Alcohols
Glycerol is
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Glycerol is

A
1,3-dihydroxypropane
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2,3-dihydroxypropanone
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2,3-dihydroxypropane
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D
1,2,3-propanetriol
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Solution

The correct option is D 1,2,3-propanetriol
If number of OH groups​ in a hydrocarbon is 3, it is known as trihydric alcohol. Glyoerol is an example of trihydric alcohol whose IUPAC name is propane-1,2,3-triol.

Common Names of Derivatives of Alcohols and Phenols​


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