What is the correct structure for 2-hydroxyacetophenone?

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The correct structure of 2-hydroxyacetophenone is:

CH3C(O)C6H4OH

In this structure, the carbonyl group (C=O) is attached to the carbon adjacent to the benzene ring (phenyl group). The hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to the benzene ring at position 2 (ortho position) relative to the carbonyl group. The methyl group (-CH3) is attached to the carbonyl carbon.

Option C is the only structure that matches this description.

What Is the Correct Structure for 2-Hydroxyacetophenone