Engineering
Chemistry
Distinction tests
Question

Which of the following reagents may be used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid ?

Tollen's reagent

Aqueous NaOH

Neutral FeCl3

Molisch reagent

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Solution

Neutral FeCl3 reacts with phenol and give violet coloured complex.