Chemistry - Halogen Derivative Question with Solution | TestHub

Aromatic alcohols are compounds in which the hydroxyl ($-OH$) group is attached to a carbon atom of an aliphatic side chain, rather than directly to the aromatic ring.

If the $-OH$ group is directly attached to the aromatic ring, the compound is classified as a phenol.

In compounds (I) and (IV), the $-OH$ group is directly attached to the benzene ring. Hence, they are phenols.

In compounds (II) and (III), the $-OH$ group is attached to a $s{p}^3$ hybridized carbon atom of the side chain. Hence, they are aromatic alcohols.

Answer: II and III Only