Q33 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (22 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following is a bondline structure of glycerol?

  • A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • Correct answer
    D
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Solution

Glycerol is propane-1,2,3-triol, a three-carbon chain with hydroxyl groups at each position: HOCH$_{2}$CH(OH)CH$_{2}$OH.

Option A contains a double bond and three hydroxyl groups—unsaturated, not glycerol.
Option B also contains a double bond and three hydroxyl groups—unsaturated, not glycerol.
Option C shows a four-carbon chain—incorrect carbon count.
Option D correctly depicts a three-carbon chain with hydroxyl groups at positions 1, 2, and 3.

The structure corresponds to HOCH$_{2}$CH(OH)CH$_{2}$OH.

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

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