Which of the following does give violet colour with neutral ferric chloride?

Question

Which of the following does give violet colour with neutral ferric chloride? (A) Acetic acid (B) Salicylic acid (C) Formic acid (D) Benzoic acid

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid, because it contains phenolic group.

Q. Which of the following does give violet colour with neutral ferric chloride?