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What is the common name of the simplest hydroxy derivative of benzene?(a) Phenol(b) Cresol(c) Cyclohexanol(d) GlycerolThis question was posed to me at a job interview.My doubt is from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Nomenclature in section Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (a) Phenol

The explanation: The simplest HYDROXY derivative of benzene is phenol, which is its common as well as IUPAC NAME. It is a monohydric compound.



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