Which of the following test can be used to distinguish between and ?

Options

A. `Br_(2)` water test
B. sodium metal test
C. `NaHCO_(3)` test
D. Both (b) and (C)

Explanation

(i) only phenol gives `Br_(2)` water test (white ppt. of tri-bromophenol).
(ii) Both give sodium metal test.
(iii) `NaHCO_(3)` test is given by none.