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COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following tests may be used to distinguish between phenol and cyclohexanol?

  1. A Hinsberg test
  2. B Iodoform test
  3. C Reaction with Na metal
  4. D Ferric chloride test
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(D) Ferric chloride test

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Phenol is an aromatic compound containing a hydroxyl group attached directly to a benzene ring, which imparts acidic character to the molecule. Cyclohexanol is an aliphatic cyclic alcohol. The ferric chloride test is a characteristic test for phenols. Phenols react with neutral…
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