Which of the following is trihydric phenol?
- Catechol
- Pyrogallol
- Resorcinol
- Quinol
Solution
Phenols are classified by the number of hydroxyl groups bonded to the benzene ring: monohydric (one $\mathrm{-OH}$), dihydric (two $\mathrm{-OH}$), or trihydric (three $\mathrm{-OH}$).
Catechol (benzene-1,2-diol), resorcinol (benzene-1,3-diol), and quinol (benzene-1,4-diol) are all dihydric phenols.
Pyrogallol is benzene-1,2,3-triol and contains three hydroxyl groups.
Thus, pyrogallol is the only trihydric phenol among the options.
Asked in: MHT CET 2025 (05 May Shift 2)
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