Phenol and ethanol are distinguished by the reaction with:

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N a H C O_{3}

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Neutral

F e C l_{3}

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N a

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The correct option is C Neutral $F e C l_{3}$ solution
Phenol is weakly acidic in nature while alcohol is almost neutral. Phenol and ethanol are distinguished by the reaction with neutral $F e C l_{3}$ . Phenol gives a green or red colour with neutral $F e C l_{3}$ , while ethanol does not show it.

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