AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Which of the following reagents may by used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid?

    A) Neutral \[FeC{{l}_{3}}\]

    B)  Aqueous \[NaOH\]

    C) Tollen's reagent               

    D) Molisch reagent

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Neutral \[FeC{{l}_{3}}\] gives violet coloured complex with phenol


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