Which of the following commonly accepted IUPAC trivial names corresponds to Benzene-1,2-diol? — IUPAC and Nomenclature Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Benzene-1,2-diol is known by the accepted IUPAC common name Catechol. Benzene-1,3-diol is Resorcinol, Benzene-1,4-diol is Quinol (or Hydroquinone), and o-Cresol is 2-Methylphenol.