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Which of the following reagents may by used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid

A

Aqueous `NaOH`

B

Tollen's reagent

C

Molisch reagent

D

Neutral `FeCl_(3)`

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D
Neutral `FeCl_(3)` reacts with phenol and give violet coloured complex:
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