The salicylic acid reacts with the neutral FeCl3 solution and with CH3OH in esterification reaction because it contains:

Both an acid group and an alcoholic group

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Both an acid group and an aldehydic group

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Both an acid group and a phenolic group

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Both an acid and ester group

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Solution

The correct option is C Both an acid group and a phenolic group

Salicyclic acid contains phenolic group it can react with neutral FeCl₃, and acidic group can react with CH₃OH in esterification.

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