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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following is \(\underline{\text { NOT }}\) a dihydric phenol?

  1. A Quinol
  2. B Resorcinol
  3. C Catechol
  4. D Hydroxyquinol
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(D) Hydroxyquinol

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Propan\(-1-\)ol cannot be prepared by acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes because the addition reaction follows Markownikoff's rule.