Give a chemical test to distinguish between (i) Ether and an Alcohol�

1.	Give a chemical test to distinguish between (i) Ether and an Alcohol (ii) Ether and Phenol
Answer» (i) Alcohols give positive Lucas Test but ethers are not or any other. (ii) Phenol gives positive neutral FeCl₃ Test but ethers not or any other.

Give a chemical test to distinguish between (i) Ether and an Alcohol (ii) Ether and Phenol

Answer»

(i) Alcohols give positive Lucas Test but ethers are not or any other.

(ii) Phenol gives positive neutral FeCl₃ Test but ethers not or any other.