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What test is used to distinguish phenol from alcohol?


PRADEEP KUMAR 12th Jan, 2022
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PRADEEP KUMAR 12th Jan, 2022

Test to distinguish between alcohol and phenols

1. Litmus test: Phenols turn blue litmus red and alcohols have no effect.
2. Ferric chloride test: Phenols give blue, green, and violet colour while alcohol gives no change in colour.
3. Bromine water test: Phenols gives white precipitates while alcohol gives no precipitates.

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