Geminal diols (compounds with two $-OH$ groups on the same carbon atom) are generally unstable. However,which of the following is stable?

  • A
    $CH_3CH(OH)_2$
  • B
    $CH_3-C(OH)_2-OH$
  • C
    $Cl_3C-CH(OH)_2$
  • D
    All of these

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