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Q. $ {{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH $ and $ {{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}COOH $ can be distinguished by

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$ {{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH $ and $ {{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}COOH $ can be distinguished by neutral $ FeC{{l}_{3}} $ solution. Phenol + neutral $ FeC{{l}_{3}}\xrightarrow[{}]{{}} $ Violet colour Benzoic acid + neutral $ FeC{{l}_{3}}\xrightarrow[{}]{{}} $ No reaction