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Which of the following reagents may be used to distinguish between phenol and beznoic acid ?

A

Tollen's reagent

B

Molisch reagent

C

Neutral `FeCl_(3)`

D

Aqueous `NaOH`

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C
Neutral `FeCl_(3)` forms a violet coloured complex with phenol while benzoic acid gives a pale dull yellow precipitate.
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