MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which one of the following compounds forms a red coloured solution on treatment with neutral FeCl3solution

A.CH3COCH3

B.CH3OCH3

C.CH3CH2OH

D.CH3COOH✓ Correct

Explanation

With neutral ferric chloride the acetic acid will give red colored ppt. The reaction is given below: 3 3 3 3 ( ) . 3 ( ) ferric acetate red ppt CH COOH FeCl CH COO Fe ->

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