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C6 H5 OH and C2 H5 OH can be distinguish...

`C_6 H_5 OH` and `C_2 H_5 OH` can be distinguished by

A

sodium metal test

B

`NaHCO_(3)` test

C

litmus test

D

none of these

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`C_(6)H_(5)OH` (phenol) and `C_(2)H_(5)OH` (ethanol-an alcohol ) can be distinguished by litmus test. Only phenol turns blue litmus red.
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