Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. The common name of benzene-1,2-diol is catechol.
• B. The common name of benzene-1,3-diol is resorcinol.
• C. The common name of benzene-1,4-diol is quinol.
• D. The common name of benzene-1,4-diol is quinone.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A The common name of benzene-1,2-diol is catechol.
B The common name of benzene-1,3-diol is resorcinol.
C The common name of benzene-1,4-diol is quinol.

Catechol :Resorcinol :Quinol / Hydroquinone :