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Common name of Benzene-1, 2-diol is

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • quinol
  • resorcinol
  • catechol
  • o-cresol
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Benzene-1,2-diol, also known as catechol, has the following structure:
Benzene 1-2 di-ol
Its IUPAC designation is Benzene-1,2-diol, and its common name is catechol.

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