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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Mixed MCQ

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MixedMediumQuestion 780012

Question

Victor Meyer's test is used to distinguish:
  1. A
    Primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols
    Correct
  2. B
    Aldehydes and ketones
  3. C
    Phenol and alcohol
  4. D
    Ethers and alcohols

Correct answer

Primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols

Explanation

Victor Meyer's test: treat alcohol with HI then PI₃, treat with AgNO₂ then HNO₂ + NaOH. 1° → red colour, 2° → blue colour, 3° → colourless (no colour change). Distinguishes all three classes.

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