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Q. Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished by

BHUBHU 2003Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished by reaction with $NaHCO_{3}$.
Effervescences of $CO_2$ distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid. With rest of the reagent they give the same product.

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