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

A

Tollen's reagent

B

Molisch reagent

C

Neutral férricohloride

D

Aqueous sodium hydroxide

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C
Phenol gives violet-coloration with neutral ferric chloride solution. Benzoic acid gives buff colored (pale dull yellow) precipitate with neutral ferric chloride solution.
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