Q39 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (20 April Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following alcohols contains the hydroxy group, at the side chain of the aromatic ring?

  • A
    allylic alcohol
  • B
    vinylic alcohol
  • Correct answer
    C
    aromatic alcohols
  • D
    aliphatic alcohol

Solution

Aromatic alcohols are compounds in which the hydroxyl group ($-OH$) is attached to an $sp^3$ hybridized carbon atom of the side chain of an aromatic ring.

For example, benzyl alcohol ($C_6H_5CH_2OH$) is an aromatic alcohol.

If the hydroxyl group is directly attached to the aromatic ring, the compound is classified as a phenol rather than an alcohol.

Thus, aromatic alcohols contain the hydroxy group at the side chain of the aromatic ring.

Answer: aromatic alcohols

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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