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GK QUESTION#3513

What is the name of the 1, 3-isomer (or meta-isomer) of benzenediol with the chemical formula C 6 H 4 (OH) 2?

  1. AGlycerol
  2. BResorcinolCorrect answer
  3. CCatechol
  4. Dm-Cresol
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B. Resorcinol

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Resorcinol is benzene-1,3-diol, the meta isomer of benzenediol. Its condensed formula is C₆H₄(OH)₂. Catechol is the 1,2 isomer, while hydroquinone is the 1,4 isomer.

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