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How will you distinguish between phenol and benozic acid ?

A

Silver nitrate solution

B

Lead acetate solution

C

Acidified solution of potassium permanganate

D

Sodium chloride solution

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C
Acidified solution of potassium permanganate.
`Fe^(+2) overset(KMnO_(4)) to Fe^(+3)`
`Fe^(+3) overset(KMnO_(4)) to` No reaction.
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