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Today, October 4

Question

Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between phenol and benzyl alcohol ?

A

Ferric chloride

B

Sodium hydroxide

C

Bromine in ${CCl_4}$

D

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer

Ferric chloride

Explanation

Solution

Phenols react with neutral ferric chloride solution to give blue, violet or green colouration whereas alcohols do not react.