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Phenol and benzoic acid may be distinguished by their reaction withA. Aqueous `NaOH`B. Aueous `NaHCO_(3)`C. Neutral `FeCl_(3)`D. Aqueous `NH_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
(B) Benzoic acid gives brisk efferescence `(CO_(2))` with aqueous sod. Bicarbonate while phenol does not.
(C) Phenol gives characteristic colout (violet) with neutral aqueous `FeCl_(3)` while benzoic acid gives buff coloured precipitates


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