Which of the following reagents may be used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid?

Molisch reagent

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Neutral

F e C l_{3}

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Aqueous NaOH

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Tollen’s reagent

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Solution

The correct option is B Neutral $F e C l_{3}$
Phenol gives violet colour with neutral $F e C l_{3}$ while benzoic acid gives buff colured ppt.

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