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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

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

  1. A \(\alpha-\) naphthol
  2. B Resorcinol
  3. C Hydroquinone
  4. D Catechol
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(A) \(\alpha-\) naphthol

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