Question

Which of the following represents the correct structure of Resorcinol?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Hint:

Remember the three important dihydroxybenzene isomers: \[ \text{Catechol} = 1,2\text{-dihydroxybenzene} \] \[ \text{Resorcinol} = 1,3\text{-dihydroxybenzene} \] \[ \text{Hydroquinone} = 1,4\text{-dihydroxybenzene} \] or simply: Ortho = Catechol, Meta = Resorcinol, Para = Hydroquinone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Distinguish the three dihydroxybenzene isomers.
1,2-diol = catechol (ortho). 1,3-diol = resorcinol (meta). 1,4-diol = hydroquinone (para). The meta arrangement corresponds to benzene-1,3-diol.

Step 2: Final Answer:
Benzene-1,3-diol (option 2).