Which of the following are benzylic alcohols ?

Options

A. `C_(6)H_(5)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)OH`
B. `C_(6)H_(5)-CH_(2)OH`
C. `C_(6)H_(5)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(CH)-OH`
D. `C_(6)H_(5)-CH_(2)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(CH)-OH`

Answer

B, C

Explanation

In benzylic alcohols, the -OH group is attached to a `sp^(3)` hybridised carbon atom next to an aromatic ring. In compound (a) and (d), the -OH group is attached to a `sp^(3)` hybridised carbon atom but this carbon is not attached to the benzene ring.
On the other hand, in compound (a) and (c), the -OH group is attached to a `sp^(3)` hibridised carbon atom next to an aromatic ring.