Question
Chemistry Question on Phenols
Phenolic group can be identified by a positive
A
Lucas test
B
Carbylamine test
C
Phthalein test
D
Tollen's test
Answer
Phthalein test
Explanation
Solution
Phthalein dye test is a specific test for phenolic groups and involves the formation of colored compounds.
Carbylamine test is used for the identification of primary amines.
Lucas test differentiates between 1°, 2°, and 3° alcohols.
Tollen’s test is used for the identification of aldehydes.
Thus, the phenolic group can be identified by a positive Phthalein dye test.
The correct option is (C) :Phthalein test