MCQ
Phenol can be distinguished from ethanol by the reactions with $.......$
  • A
    $\mathrm{Br}_2 /$ water.
  • B
    $Na.$
  • C
    Neutral $\mathrm{FeCl}_3$.
  • $a$ and $c$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$a$ and $c$
Phenol reacts with bromine water to give a colourless tribromo derivative and gives a violet coloured complex with $\mathrm{FeCl}_3.$ Ethanol does not give these reactions.

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