Distinguish between phenol and benzyl alcohol by suitable chemical test


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How can we distinguish phenol and benzyl alcohol ?

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You can use chemical test to distinguish between phenol and benzyl alcohol
the following chemical test will help you distinguish between the 2
Ferric Chloride Test - phenol gives a violet colour with neutral FeCl3 solution where as benzyl alcohol doesnt react with FeCl3 solution

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