MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Phenol can be distinguished from acetic acid by

A.Blue litmus test

B.Sodium bisulphite test

C.With FeCl3 solution (d) Tollen’s reagent test.✓ Correct

Explanation

Both phenol and acetic acid give bisulphite test and with 3 FeCl solution phenol can be distinguished from acetic acid.With 3 FeCl , the phenol will give violet colored ppt., and acetic acid will give red colored ppt.

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