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Phenol and benzoic acid is distinguished...

Phenol and benzoic acid is distinguished by :

A

Aqueous `NaOH`

B

Aqueous `NaHCO_(3)`

C

Neutral `FeCl_(3)`

D

Aqueous `NH_(3)`

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B, C
(b,c) Aqueous `NaHCO_(3)` evolves `CO_(2)` from benzoic acid and not from phenol. Similarly, neutral `FeCl_(3)` gives violet colouration with phenol and not with benzoic acid.
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