C_2H_5OH and C_6H_5OH can be distinguished by **[DCE 2007]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

and can be distinguished by **[DCE 2007]**

(A)
(B)
(C) + NaOH
(D)Both (b) and (c)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Phenol gives a characteristic violet colour with neutral (ethanol does not), and ethanol gives a positive iodoform test with /NaOH (phenol does not). Bromine

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