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QJEEM11Chde3f: JEE Main 2011 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM11Chde3f Solution: Which of the following reagents may be used to distinguish…
Which of the following reagents may be used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid ?
Multiple Choice Options
- A Tollen’s reagent
- B Molisch reagent
- C Neutral FeCl3
- D Aqueous NaOH
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Phenol gives a violet colour with neutral ferric chloride solution whereas benzoic acid does not give this test.