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?
- Aallylic alcohol
- Bvinylic alcohol
- Correct answerCaromatic alcohols
- Daliphatic 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
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'.