Table 26(a) Hydroxy compounds, ethers, and related substituent groups. Parent structures.

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Table 26(a) Hydroxy compounds, ethers, and related substituent groups. Parent structures.

Type 1-Unlimited substitution

Phenol

Type 2-Limited substitution (ring only)

Anisole

Type 3-No substitution

Ethylene glycol

Glycerol

Pentaerythritol
Pinacol

Cresol (p-isomer shown)

Carvacrol

Thymol
Pyrocatechol

Resorcinol
Hydroquinone

Picric acid

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