Q. To distinguish between salicylic acid and phenol one can use
A) $NaHCO_{3}$ solution
B) 5% $NaOH$ solution
C) Neutral $FeCI_{3}$
D) Bromine water
Explanation
(a)
Salicylic acid +$NaHCO_{3} \rightarrow$effervescence of $CO_{2}$
Phenol +$NaHCO_{3} \rightarrow$No reaction
$\therefore NaHCO_{3}$ is used to distinguish between phenol and salicylic acid.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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