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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Phenol test MCQ

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Phenol testMediumQuestion 39018

Question

Phenol gives a violet coloration with:

  1. A
    neutral FeCl3_3
    Correct
  2. B
    Lucas reagent
  3. C
    Tollens reagent
  4. D
    Benedict solution

Correct answer

neutral FeCl3_3

Explanation

Ferric chloride forms a colored complex with phenol.