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Which of the following reagent is used to distinguish phenol and benzoic acid?
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Q. Which of the following reagent is used to distinguish phenol and benzoic acid?
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A
Aqueous $NaOH$
B
Tollen's reagent
C
Molisch reagent
D
Neutral $FeCl _{3}$
Solution:
Neutral $FeCl _{3}$ is used to distinguish phenol and benzoic acid. It gives violet colour with phenol and buff-coloured precipitates with benzoic acid.