Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between Phenol and Benzyl alcohol?
Ferric chloride
The explanation for the correct option:
(B) Ferric chloride
Hence, The correct option is (B) Ferric chloride.
The explanation for the incorrect options:
(A) Bromine in Carbon tetrachloride -
(C) Sodium hydroxide -
(D) Sodium bicarbonate -
Therefore, The correct option is (B) Ferric chloride.