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Give chemical test to distinguish between :
(i) Phenol and Benzyl alcohol.
(ii) Butan-2-ol and 2-Methylpropan-2-ol.

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(i) Distinction can be made by litmus test.
(ii) Distinction can be made by Lucas reagent.
For details, consult chemical properties of alcohols and phenols.
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