Which alcohol is a trihydric alcohol?

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Ethanol Ethane-1,2-diol Propane-1,2,3-triol Correct Propan-2-ol

A trihydric alcohol has three -OH groups. Glycerol (CH₂OH-CHOH-CH₂OH) is a trihydric alcohol, also known as propane-1,2,3-triol.

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