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Question
Which of the following compounds is aromatic alcohol?
| (A) | ![]() |
| (B) | ![]() |
| (C) | ![]() |
| (D) | ![]() |
Options
A, B, C, D
A, D
B, C
A
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Solution
B, C
Explanation:
Compound (A) i.e., phenol and compound (D) i.e., a derivative of phenol cannot be considered as aromatic alcohol. As phenol is also known as, carbolic acid cannot be considered as aromatic alcohol.
Compound (B) and (C), –OH group is bonded to sp3 hybridised carbon which in turn is bonded to benzene ring.
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