Question

Which of the following is an alcohol?

• A. Phenol
• B. Phenyl benzoate
• C. Phenyl acetate
• D. Salol

Hint:

Alcohols contain the hydroxyl group (-OH), and phenol is an example where this group is attached to a benzene ring.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Phenol (C$_6$H$_5$OH) is an alcohol because it contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring. Alcohols are characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl groups attached to saturated carbon atoms, and phenol fits this definition. - Phenyl benzoate is an ester. - Phenyl acetate is an ester. - Salol is a phenyl ester of salicylic acid. Thus, the correct answer is A (Phenol).